Bank-Led Credit for Enterprise in Alipurduar, West Bengal

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

Alipurduar, West Bengal · Pillar: Economic Participation

Alipurduar's credit-deposit ratio stands at 40.3, behind the typical district. 65.8% of credit goes toward productive, non-personal use, close to the typical district. Bank-led credit in the district is the channel that turns local deposits into loans for business.

  • 40.3 India 77.5
  • 65.8% India 62.4%

Youth opportunity in Alipurduar

81% of registered enterprises are in services while 19% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 81% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In Alipurduar, which ranks 8 of 23 in West Bengal for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 46.5 out of 100. It trails the national picture on bank branches per lakh people at 8.6.