NRLM Self-Help Group in Botad, Gujarat

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

Botad, Gujarat · Pillar: Opportunity Infrastructure

28.2% of enterprises in Botad are women-owned. 63.1% of women have their own bank account, behind the typical district. Small business loans in the district run at ₹7,975 per lakh population. NRLM Self Help Groups are the vehicle through which women access credit like this to build livelihoods.

  • 28.2% India 23.6%
  • 63.1% India 79.4%
  • ₹7,975 India ₹25,996

Youth opportunity in Botad

64% of registered enterprises are in services while 36% are in manufacturing. Only 9% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 60% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In Botad, which ranks 11 of 33 in Gujarat for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 49.4 out of 100. The district runs ahead of the national picture on women's freedom of movement at 46.3% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 91.8%, while it lags on women in the labour force at 43.7%.