NRLM Self-Help Group in Ganganagar, Rajasthan

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

Ganganagar, Rajasthan · Pillar: Opportunity Infrastructure

27.5% of enterprises in Ganganagar are women-owned. 84.2% of women have their own bank account, close to the typical district. Small business loans in the district run at ₹34,852 per lakh population. NRLM Self Help Groups are the vehicle through which women access credit like this to build livelihoods.

  • 27.5% India 23.6%
  • 84.2% India 79.4%
  • ₹34,852 India ₹25,996

Youth opportunity in Ganganagar

77% of registered enterprises are in services while 23% are in manufacturing. Only 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 64% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In Ganganagar, which ranks 14 of 41 in Rajasthan for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 48.2 out of 100. On women in the labour force at 52.5%, women's freedom of movement at 42.6% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 78.8%, it sits close to the national mark.