NRLM Self-Help Group in Central Delhi, Delhi

Self-Help Groups of about 10 to 15 rural women under NRLM (Aajeevika), built into Village and Cluster Federations.

Central Delhi, Delhi · Pillar: Opportunity Infrastructure

4.9% of enterprises in Central Delhi are women-owned. 69.7% of women have their own bank account, behind the typical district. Small business loans in the district run at ₹2,24,225 per lakh population. NRLM Self Help Groups are the vehicle through which women access credit like this to build livelihoods.

  • 4.9% India 23.6%
  • 69.7% India 79.4%
  • ₹2,24,225 India ₹25,996

Youth opportunity in Central Delhi

69% of registered enterprises are in services while 31% are in manufacturing. Only 26% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 100% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In Central Delhi, which ranks 6 of 11 in Delhi for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 62.4 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women in the labour force at 15.7%, women's freedom of movement at 33.8% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 56.6%.