NRLM Self-Help Group in Hisar, Haryana

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

Hisar, Haryana · Pillar: Opportunity Infrastructure

16.3% of enterprises in Hisar are women-owned. 78.5% of women have their own bank account, close to the typical district. Small business loans in the district run at ₹38,855 per lakh population. NRLM Self Help Groups are the vehicle through which women access credit like this to build livelihoods.

  • 16.3% India 23.6%
  • 78.5% India 79.4%
  • ₹38,855 India ₹25,996

Youth opportunity in Hisar

79% of registered enterprises are in services while 21% are in manufacturing. Only 8% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 72% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In Hisar, which ranks 8 of 22 in Haryana for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 54.4 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women in the labour force at 36.6%. On women's freedom of movement at 42.5% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 78.5%, it sits close to the national mark.