Bank-Led Credit for Enterprise in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand

Not one office: every bank branch in the district carries MUDRA, PMEGP, and Stand-Up India loans for small enterprises.

Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand · Pillar: Economic Participation

Pithoragarh's credit-deposit ratio stands at 34.9, behind the typical district. 33.8% of credit goes toward productive, non-personal use, behind the typical district. Bank-led credit in the district is the channel that turns local deposits into loans for business.

  • 34.9 India 77.5
  • 33.8% India 62.4%

Youth opportunity in Pithoragarh

79% of registered enterprises are in services while 21% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 82% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In Pithoragarh, which ranks 7 of 13 in Uttarakhand for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 49.9 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on bank branches per lakh people at 17.6.