Pillar: Opportunity Infrastructure
37.2% of enterprises in Firozabad are women-owned. 72.7% of women have their own bank account, close to the typical district. Small business loans in the district run at ₹13,546 per lakh population. NRLM Self Help Groups are the vehicle through which women access credit like this to build livelihoods.
63% of registered enterprises are in services while 37% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 49% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 38% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Firozabad, which ranks 44 of 75 in Uttar Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 43.5 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women in the labour force at 24.6%, women's freedom of movement at 36.1% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 65%.
Mandated services and how to locate the NRLM Self-Help Group in Firozabad are in the Firozabad district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Firozabad youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.