Self-Help Groups of about 10 to 15 rural women under NRLM (Aajeevika), built into Village and Cluster Federations.
17.5% of enterprises in Baramulla are women-owned. 78.1% of women have their own bank account, close to the typical district. Small business loans in the district run at ₹43,028 per lakh population. NRLM Self Help Groups are the vehicle through which women access credit like this to build livelihoods.
70% of registered enterprises are in services while 30% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 50% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Baramulla, which ranks 8 of 20 in Jammu and Kashmir for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 52 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women taking part in all major household decisions at 63.1%. On women in the labour force at 52.1% and women's freedom of movement at 42.1%, it sits close to the national mark.