NRLM Self-Help Group in North Delhi, Delhi

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

North Delhi, Delhi · Pillar: Opportunity Infrastructure

12.5% of enterprises in North Delhi are women-owned. 61.8% of women have their own bank account, behind the typical district. Small business loans in the district run at ₹21,498 per lakh population. NRLM Self Help Groups are the vehicle through which women access credit like this to build livelihoods.

  • 12.5% India 23.6%
  • 61.8% India 79.4%
  • ₹21,498 India ₹25,996

Youth opportunity in North Delhi

67% of registered enterprises are in services while 33% are in manufacturing. Only 21% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 100% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In North Delhi, which ranks 10 of 11 in Delhi for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 58.9 out of 100. The district runs ahead of the national picture on women's freedom of movement at 52.1%, while it lags on women in the labour force at 15% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 56.3%.