NRLM Self-Help Group in Bhiwani, Haryana

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

Bhiwani, Haryana · Pillar: Opportunity Infrastructure

5.9% of enterprises in Bhiwani are women-owned. 79.1% of women have their own bank account, close to the typical district. Small business loans in the district run at ₹38,768 per lakh population. NRLM Self Help Groups are the vehicle through which women access credit like this to build livelihoods.

  • 5.9% India 23.6%
  • 79.1% India 79.4%
  • ₹38,768 India ₹25,996

Youth opportunity in Bhiwani

76% of registered enterprises are in services while 24% are in manufacturing. Only 7% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 77% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In Bhiwani, which ranks 20 of 22 in Haryana for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 50.8 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women in the labour force at 22.1%. On women's freedom of movement at 43.3% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 69.4%, it sits close to the national mark.