NRLM Self-Help Group in Dangs, Gujarat

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

Dangs, Gujarat · Pillar: Opportunity Infrastructure

26.8% of enterprises in Dangs are women-owned. 70.1% of women have their own bank account, behind the typical district. Small business loans in the district run at ₹3,496 per lakh population. NRLM Self Help Groups are the vehicle through which women access credit like this to build livelihoods.

  • 26.8% India 23.6%
  • 70.1% India 79.4%
  • ₹3,496 India ₹25,996

Youth opportunity in Dangs

76% of registered enterprises are in services while 24% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 68% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In Dangs, which ranks 29 of 33 in Gujarat for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 44.3 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on women in the labour force at 82.8%, women's freedom of movement at 66% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 83.4%.