NRLM Self-Help Group in Latur, Maharashtra

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

Latur, Maharashtra · Pillar: Opportunity Infrastructure

34.7% of enterprises in Latur are women-owned. 69.3% of women have their own bank account, behind the typical district. Small business loans in the district run at ₹35,730 per lakh population. NRLM Self Help Groups are the vehicle through which women access credit like this to build livelihoods.

  • 34.7% India 23.6%
  • 69.3% India 79.4%
  • ₹35,730 India ₹25,996

Youth opportunity in Latur

76% of registered enterprises are in services while 24% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 82% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In Latur, which ranks 22 of 36 in Maharashtra for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 44.6 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women taking part in all major household decisions at 54.9%. On women in the labour force at 45.3% and women's freedom of movement at 42.4%, it sits close to the national mark.