NRLM Self-Help Group in North East Delhi, Delhi

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

North East Delhi, Delhi · Pillar: Opportunity Infrastructure

21% of enterprises in North East Delhi are women-owned. 75.1% of women have their own bank account, close to the typical district. Small business loans in the district run at ₹6,040 per lakh population. NRLM Self Help Groups are the vehicle through which women access credit like this to build livelihoods.

  • 21% India 24%
  • 75.1% India 79.4%
  • ₹6,040 India ₹25,996

Youth opportunity in North East Delhi

67% of registered enterprises are in services while 33% are in manufacturing. Only 7% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 100% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In North East Delhi, which ranks 9 of 11 in Delhi for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 59.2 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women in the labour force at 11%. On women's freedom of movement at 37.3% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 75.8%, it sits close to the national mark.