Pillar: Economic Participation
Paschim Bardhaman's credit-deposit ratio stands at 44.7, behind the typical district. 48.8% 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.
83% of registered enterprises are in services while 17% are in manufacturing. Only 7% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 51% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 17% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Paschim Bardhaman, which ranks 5 of 23 in West Bengal for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 49.8 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on bank branches per lakh people at 35.6.
Mandated services and how to locate the Bank-Led Credit for Enterprise in Paschim Bardhaman are in the Paschim Bardhaman district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Paschim Bardhaman youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.