Self-Help Groups of about 10 to 15 rural women under NRLM (Aajeevika), built into Village and Cluster Federations.
25.9% of enterprises in Thrissur are women-owned. 82.1% of women have their own bank account, close to the typical district. Small business loans in the district run at ₹44,198 per lakh population. NRLM Self Help Groups are the vehicle through which women access credit like this to build livelihoods.
72% of registered enterprises are in services while 28% are in manufacturing. Only 7% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 91% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Thrissur, which ranks 8 of 15 in Kerala for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 55.8 out of 100. The district runs ahead of the national picture on women in the labour force at 54.1%, while it lags on women's freedom of movement at 20.3% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 45.6%.