NRLM Self-Help Group in Gurgaon, Haryana

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

Gurgaon, Haryana · Pillar: Opportunity Infrastructure

18.8% of enterprises in Gurgaon are women-owned. 81.8% of women have their own bank account, close to the typical district. Small business loans in the district run at ₹50,724 per lakh population. NRLM Self Help Groups are the vehicle through which women access credit like this to build livelihoods.

  • 18.8% India 23.6%
  • 81.8% India 79.4%
  • ₹50,724 India ₹25,996

Youth opportunity in Gurgaon

82% of registered enterprises are in services while 18% are in manufacturing. Only 16% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 100% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In Gurgaon, which ranks 2 of 22 in Haryana for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 66.4 out of 100. The district runs ahead of the national picture on women's freedom of movement at 51.4%, while it lags on women in the labour force at 24.1%. On women taking part in all major household decisions at 76.8%, it sits close to the national mark.