Bank-Led Credit for Enterprise in North 24 Parganas, West Bengal

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

North 24 Parganas, West Bengal · Pillar: Economic Participation

North 24 Parganas's credit-deposit ratio stands at 33.2, behind the typical district. 46% 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.

  • 33.2 India 77.5
  • 46% India 62%

Youth opportunity in North 24 Parganas

74% of registered enterprises are in services while 26% are in manufacturing. Only 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 69% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In North 24 Parganas, which ranks 4 of 23 in West Bengal for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 51.3 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on bank branches per lakh people at 17.3.