NRLM Self-Help Group in Una, Himachal Pradesh

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

Una, Himachal Pradesh · Pillar: Opportunity Infrastructure

18.8% of enterprises in Una are women-owned. 76.6% of women have their own bank account, close to the typical district. Small business loans in the district run at ₹40,166 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%
  • 76.6% India 79.4%
  • ₹40,166 India ₹25,996

Youth opportunity in Una

82% of registered enterprises are in services while 18% are in manufacturing. Only 6% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 93% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In Una, which ranks 6 of 12 in Himachal Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 55.3 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on women in the labour force at 84.2% and women's freedom of movement at 77.3%. On women taking part in all major household decisions at 71.8%, it sits close to the national mark.