NRLM Self-Help Group in Unakoti, Tripura

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

Unakoti, Tripura · Pillar: Opportunity Infrastructure

17.2% of enterprises in Unakoti are women-owned. 78.8% of women have their own bank account, close to the typical district. Small business loans in the district run at ₹52,039 per lakh population. NRLM Self Help Groups are the vehicle through which women access credit like this to build livelihoods.

  • 17.2% India 23.6%
  • 78.8% India 79.4%
  • ₹52,039 India ₹25,996

Youth opportunity in Unakoti

75% of registered enterprises are in services while 25% 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 Unakoti, which ranks 7 of 8 in Tripura for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 41.9 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on women in the labour force at 53.9%. On women's freedom of movement at 39.4% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 76.3%, it sits close to the national mark.