NRLM Self-Help Group in Kamjong, Manipur

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

Kamjong, Manipur · Pillar: Opportunity Infrastructure

46.7% of enterprises in Kamjong are women-owned. 74% of women have their own bank account, close to the typical district. Small business loans in the district run at ₹3,760 per lakh population. NRLM Self Help Groups are the vehicle through which women access credit like this to build livelihoods.

  • 46.7% India 23.6%
  • 74% India 79%
  • ₹3,760 India ₹25,996

Youth opportunity in Kamjong

41% of registered enterprises are in services while 59% are in manufacturing. Only 30% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In Kamjong, which ranks 14 of 16 in Manipur for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 45.7 out of 100. The district runs ahead of the national picture on women taking part in all major household decisions at 86.4%, while it lags on women's freedom of movement at 25.4%. On women in the labour force at 48.8%, it sits close to the national mark.