NRLM Self-Help Group in Navsari, Gujarat

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

Navsari, Gujarat · Pillar: Opportunity Infrastructure

34.3% of enterprises in Navsari are women-owned. 82.1% of women have their own bank account, close to the typical district. Small business loans in the district run at ₹18,869 per lakh population. NRLM Self Help Groups are the vehicle through which women access credit like this to build livelihoods.

  • 34.3% India 23.6%
  • 82.1% India 79.4%
  • ₹18,869 India ₹25,996

Youth opportunity in Navsari

72% of registered enterprises are in services while 28% are in manufacturing. Only 6% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 67% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In Navsari, which ranks 5 of 33 in Gujarat for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 52.9 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on women in the labour force at 67.7% and women's freedom of movement at 59.3%. On women taking part in all major household decisions at 79%, it sits close to the national mark.