NRLM Self-Help Group in Champhai, Mizoram

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

Champhai, Mizoram · Pillar: Opportunity Infrastructure

56% of enterprises in Champhai are women-owned. 82.7% of women have their own bank account, close to the typical district. Small business loans in the district run at ₹33,679 per lakh population. NRLM Self Help Groups are the vehicle through which women access credit like this to build livelihoods.

  • 56% India 24%
  • 82.7% India 79.4%
  • ₹33,679 India ₹25,996

Youth opportunity in Champhai

80% of registered enterprises are in services while 20% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 77% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In Champhai, which ranks 5 of 11 in Mizoram for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 54.3 out of 100. The district runs ahead of the national picture on women's freedom of movement at 92.9% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 90.7%, while it lags on women in the labour force at 42.2%.