NRLM Self-Help Group in Amroha, Uttar Pradesh

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

Amroha, Uttar Pradesh · Pillar: Opportunity Infrastructure

31% of enterprises in Amroha are women-owned. 79.7% of women have their own bank account, close to the typical district. Small business loans in the district run at ₹19,297 per lakh population. NRLM Self Help Groups are the vehicle through which women access credit like this to build livelihoods.

  • 31% India 24%
  • 79.7% India 79.4%
  • ₹19,297 India ₹25,996

Youth opportunity in Amroha

71% of registered enterprises are in services while 29% are in manufacturing. Only 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 60% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In Amroha, which ranks 13 of 75 in Uttar Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 46.5 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women in the labour force at 29.6%. On women's freedom of movement at 37.2% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 76.8%, it sits close to the national mark.