Self-Help Groups of about 10 to 15 rural women under NRLM (Aajeevika), built into Village and Cluster Federations.
15.8% of enterprises in Soreng are women-owned. 83.1% of women have their own bank account, close to the typical district. Small business loans in the district run at ₹16,209 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. 60% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Soreng, which ranks 5 of 6 in Sikkim for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 52.1 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on women in the labour force at 74% and women's freedom of movement at 75.9%. On women taking part in all major household decisions at 78.7%, it sits close to the national mark.