NRLM Self-Help Group in North West Delhi, Delhi

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

North West Delhi, Delhi · Pillar: Opportunity Infrastructure

18.5% of enterprises in North West Delhi are women-owned. 71% of women have their own bank account, behind the typical district. Small business loans in the district run at ₹11,245 per lakh population. NRLM Self Help Groups are the vehicle through which women access credit like this to build livelihoods.

  • 18.5% India 23.6%
  • 71% India 79%
  • ₹11,245 India ₹25,996

Youth opportunity in North West Delhi

71% of registered enterprises are in services while 29% are in manufacturing. Only 16% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 100% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In North West Delhi, which ranks 7 of 11 in Delhi for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 62.4 out of 100. The district runs ahead of the national picture on women's freedom of movement at 54.2%, while it lags on women in the labour force at 12.5%. On women taking part in all major household decisions at 77.4%, it sits close to the national mark.