NRLM Self-Help Group in Medak, Telangana

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

Medak, Telangana · Pillar: Opportunity Infrastructure

37.2% of enterprises in Medak are women-owned. 84.1% of women have their own bank account, close to the typical district. Small business loans in the district run at ₹23,024 per lakh population. NRLM Self Help Groups are the vehicle through which women access credit like this to build livelihoods.

  • 37.2% India 23.6%
  • 84.1% India 79.4%
  • ₹23,024 India ₹25,996

Youth opportunity in Medak

79% of registered enterprises are in services while 21% are in manufacturing. Only 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 61% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In Medak, which ranks 19 of 33 in Telangana for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 45.7 out of 100. The district runs ahead of the national picture on women in the labour force at 64%, while it lags on women's freedom of movement at 33.9% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 52.6%.