NRLM Self-Help Group in Aizawl, Mizoram

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

Aizawl, Mizoram · Pillar: Opportunity Infrastructure

52.4% of enterprises in Aizawl are women-owned. 80.4% of women have their own bank account, close to the typical district. Small business loans in the district run at ₹34,005 per lakh population. NRLM Self Help Groups are the vehicle through which women access credit like this to build livelihoods.

  • 52.4% India 23.6%
  • 80.4% India 79.4%
  • ₹34,005 India ₹25,996

Youth opportunity in Aizawl

82% of registered enterprises are in services while 18% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 94% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In Aizawl, which ranks 1 of 11 in Mizoram for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 61.1 out of 100. The district runs ahead of the national picture on women's freedom of movement at 67.9% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 86.2%, while it lags on women in the labour force at 40.5%.