Self-Help Groups of about 10 to 15 rural women under NRLM (Aajeevika), built into Village and Cluster Federations.
28.4% of enterprises in Pakyong are women-owned. 74.6% of women have their own bank account, close to the typical district. Small business loans in the district run at ₹47,906 per lakh population. NRLM Self Help Groups are the vehicle through which women access credit like this to build livelihoods.
79% of registered enterprises are in services while 21% are in manufacturing. Only 1% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 68% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Pakyong, which ranks 1 of 6 in Sikkim for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 59 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on women in the labour force at 59.5% and women's freedom of movement at 59.3%. On women taking part in all major household decisions at 79%, it sits close to the national mark.