NRLM Self-Help Group in Kaithal, Haryana

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

Kaithal, Haryana · Pillar: Opportunity Infrastructure

24% of enterprises in Kaithal are women-owned. 66.7% of women have their own bank account, behind the typical district. Small business loans in the district run at ₹29,614 per lakh population. NRLM Self Help Groups are the vehicle through which women access credit like this to build livelihoods.

  • 24% India 24%
  • 66.7% India 79.4%
  • ₹29,614 India ₹25,996

Youth opportunity in Kaithal

77% of registered enterprises are in services while 23% are in manufacturing. Only 6% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 78% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In Kaithal, which ranks 17 of 22 in Haryana for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 51.6 out of 100. The district runs ahead of the national picture on women's freedom of movement at 50.4% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 83.1%, while it lags on women in the labour force at 22.4%.