NRLM Self-Help Group in Jaipur, Rajasthan

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

Jaipur, Rajasthan · Pillar: Opportunity Infrastructure

25.1% of enterprises in Jaipur are women-owned. 86.4% of women have their own bank account, close to the typical district. Small business loans in the district run at ₹39,214 per lakh population. NRLM Self Help Groups are the vehicle through which women access credit like this to build livelihoods.

  • 25.1% India 23.6%
  • 86.4% India 79.4%
  • ₹39,214 India ₹25,996

Youth opportunity in Jaipur

68% of registered enterprises are in services while 32% are in manufacturing. Only 7% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 87% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In Jaipur, which ranks 1 of 41 in Rajasthan for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 55.9 out of 100. The district runs ahead of the national picture on women's freedom of movement at 47.1%, while it lags on women in the labour force at 43.5%. On women taking part in all major household decisions at 72.9%, it sits close to the national mark.