NRLM Self-Help Group in New Delhi, Delhi

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

New Delhi, Delhi · Pillar: Opportunity Infrastructure

18.8% of enterprises in New Delhi are women-owned. 66.6% of women have their own bank account, behind the typical district. Small business loans in the district run at ₹7,59,573 per lakh population. NRLM Self Help Groups are the vehicle through which women access credit like this to build livelihoods.

  • 18.8% India 23.6%
  • 66.6% India 79.4%
  • ₹7,59,573 India ₹25,996

Youth opportunity in New Delhi

75% of registered enterprises are in services while 25% are in manufacturing. Only 19% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 100% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In New Delhi, which ranks 8 of 11 in Delhi for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 60.2 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women in the labour force at 16.8% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 65.3%. On women's freedom of movement at 37.8%, it sits close to the national mark.