NRLM Self-Help Group in Jhajjar, Haryana

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

Jhajjar, Haryana · Pillar: Opportunity Infrastructure

23.3% of enterprises in Jhajjar are women-owned. 71.2% of women have their own bank account, behind the typical district. Small business loans in the district run at ₹25,344 per lakh population. NRLM Self Help Groups are the vehicle through which women access credit like this to build livelihoods.

  • 23.3% India 23.6%
  • 71.2% India 79.4%
  • ₹25,344 India ₹25,996

Youth opportunity in Jhajjar

76% of registered enterprises are in services while 24% are in manufacturing. Only 12% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 82% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In Jhajjar, which ranks 4 of 22 in Haryana for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 59.3 out of 100. The district runs ahead of the national picture on women's freedom of movement at 64.7%, while it lags on women in the labour force at 31.5%. On women taking part in all major household decisions at 67.7%, it sits close to the national mark.