NRLM Self-Help Group in Jagtial, Telangana

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

Jagtial, Telangana · Pillar: Opportunity Infrastructure

74.6% of enterprises in Jagtial are women-owned. 89.1% of women have their own bank account, better than the typical district. Small business loans in the district run at ₹6,780 per lakh population. NRLM Self Help Groups are the vehicle through which women access credit like this to build livelihoods.

  • 74.6% India 23.6%
  • 89.1% India 79.4%
  • ₹6,780 India ₹25,996

Youth opportunity in Jagtial

75% of registered enterprises are in services while 25% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 62% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In Jagtial, which ranks 30 of 33 in Telangana for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 44.5 out of 100. The district runs ahead of the national picture on women in the labour force at 75.5%, while it lags on women's freedom of movement at 33.1% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 60.8%.