NRLM Self-Help Group in Churu, Rajasthan

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

Churu, Rajasthan · Pillar: Opportunity Infrastructure

18.2% of enterprises in Churu are women-owned. 79% of women have their own bank account, close to the typical district. Small business loans in the district run at ₹27,623 per lakh population. NRLM Self Help Groups are the vehicle through which women access credit like this to build livelihoods.

  • 18.2% India 23.6%
  • 79% India 79%
  • ₹27,623 India ₹25,996

Youth opportunity in Churu

70% of registered enterprises are in services while 30% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 76% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In Churu, which ranks 17 of 41 in Rajasthan for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 47.2 out of 100. The district runs ahead of the national picture on women in the labour force at 55%, while it lags on women taking part in all major household decisions at 62.8%. On women's freedom of movement at 37.2%, it sits close to the national mark.