Pillar: Opportunity Infrastructure
37.1% of enterprises in Gadag are women-owned. 79.1% of women have their own bank account, close to the typical district. Small business loans in the district run at ₹48,466 per lakh population. NRLM Self Help Groups are the vehicle through which women access credit like this to build livelihoods.
80% of registered enterprises are in services while 20% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 64% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 41% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Gadag, which ranks 21 of 31 in Karnataka for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 47 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women in the labour force at 41.9%, women's freedom of movement at 20.9% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 48.4%.
Mandated services and how to locate the NRLM Self-Help Group in Gadag are in the Gadag district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Gadag youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.