NRLM Self-Help Group in Devbhoomi Dwarka, Gujarat

Pillar: Opportunity Infrastructure

15.7% of enterprises in Devbhoomi Dwarka are women-owned. 61.1% of women have their own bank account, behind the typical district. Small business loans in the district run at ₹6,296 per lakh population. NRLM Self Help Groups are the vehicle through which women access credit like this to build livelihoods.

Youth opportunity in Devbhoomi Dwarka

82% of registered enterprises are in services while 18% are in manufacturing. Only 6% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 37% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 20% of ITI trainers are certified.

In Devbhoomi Dwarka, which ranks 14 of 33 in Gujarat for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 48.4 out of 100. The district runs ahead of the national picture on women's freedom of movement at 46.1%, while it lags on women in the labour force at 19.7% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 65.3%.

Mandated services and how to locate the NRLM Self-Help Group in Devbhoomi Dwarka are in the Devbhoomi Dwarka district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Devbhoomi Dwarka youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.