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 ₹27,551 per lakh population. NRLM Self Help Groups are the vehicle through which women access credit like this to build livelihoods.
75% of registered enterprises are in services while 25% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 54% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 37% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Jhunjhunu, which ranks 2 of 41 in Rajasthan for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 52.5 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.
Mandated services and how to locate the NRLM Self-Help Group in Jhunjhunu are in the Jhunjhunu district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Jhunjhunu youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.