NRLM Self-Help Group in Kamareddy, Telangana

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

Kamareddy, Telangana · Pillar: Opportunity Infrastructure

61.7% of enterprises in Kamareddy are women-owned. 78.5% of women have their own bank account, close to the typical district. Small business loans in the district run at ₹6,595 per lakh population. NRLM Self Help Groups are the vehicle through which women access credit like this to build livelihoods.

  • 61.7% India 23.6%
  • 78.5% India 79.4%
  • ₹6,595 India ₹25,996

Youth opportunity in Kamareddy

81% of registered enterprises are in services while 19% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 67% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In Kamareddy, which ranks 28 of 33 in Telangana for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 44.6 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women taking part in all major household decisions at 49.5%. On women in the labour force at 52.3% and women's freedom of movement at 40.5%, it sits close to the national mark.