Bank-Led Credit for Enterprise in Kalimpong, West Bengal

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

Kalimpong, West Bengal · Pillar: Economic Participation

Kalimpong's credit-deposit ratio stands at 65.9, behind the typical district. 45.1% 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.

  • 65.9 India 77.5
  • 45.1% India 62.4%

Youth opportunity in Kalimpong

82% of registered enterprises are in services while 18% are in manufacturing. Only 1% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 100% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In Kalimpong, which ranks 6 of 23 in West Bengal for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 49 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on bank branches per lakh people at 15.7.