NRLM Self-Help Group in Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan

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

Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan · Pillar: Opportunity Infrastructure

37.1% of enterprises in Jhunjhunu are women-owned. 82.2% of women have their own bank account, close to the typical district. Small business loans in the district run at ₹29,457 per lakh population. NRLM Self Help Groups are the vehicle through which women access credit like this to build livelihoods.

  • 37.1% India 23.6%
  • 82.2% India 79.4%
  • ₹29,457 India ₹25,996

Youth opportunity in Jhunjhunu

75% of registered enterprises are in services while 25% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 66% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In Jhunjhunu, which ranks 2 of 41 in Rajasthan for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 52.4 out of 100. On women in the labour force at 48.8%, women's freedom of movement at 38.5% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 78.1%, it sits close to the national mark.