Self-Help Groups of about 10 to 15 rural women under NRLM (Aajeevika), built into Village and Cluster Federations.
30.5% of enterprises in Dadra and Nagar Haveli are women-owned. 85% of women have their own bank account, close to the typical district. Small business loans in the district run at ₹7,454 per lakh population. NRLM Self Help Groups are the vehicle through which women access credit like this to build livelihoods.
78% of registered enterprises are in services while 22% are in manufacturing. Only 18% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 43% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Dadra and Nagar Haveli, which ranks 2 of 3 in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 54.8 out of 100. The district runs ahead of the national picture on women's freedom of movement at 76.7%, while it lags on women in the labour force at 38.5%. On women taking part in all major household decisions at 68.5%, it sits close to the national mark.