Pillar: Opportunity Infrastructure
19.6% of enterprises in Hamirpur are women-owned. 86.4% of women have their own bank account, close to the typical district. Small business loans in the district run at ₹41,077 per lakh population. NRLM Self Help Groups are the vehicle through which women access credit like this to build livelihoods.
83% of registered enterprises are in services while 17% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 80% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). 62% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Hamirpur, which ranks 6 of 12 in Himachal Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 55.1 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on women in the labour force at 72.8% and women's freedom of movement at 75.3%. On women taking part in all major household decisions at 69.5%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the NRLM Self-Help Group in Hamirpur are in the Hamirpur district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Hamirpur youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.