NRLM Self-Help Group in 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 ₹38,000 per lakh population. NRLM Self Help Groups are the vehicle through which women access credit like this to build livelihoods.

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. 75% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). 60% of ITI trainers are certified.

In Una, which ranks 5 of 12 in Himachal Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 55.2 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.

Mandated services and how to locate the NRLM Self-Help Group in Una are in the Una district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Una youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.