Pillar: Opportunity Infrastructure
31.4% of enterprises in Purulia are women-owned. 63% of women have their own bank account, behind the typical district. Small business loans in the district run at ₹13,333 per lakh population. NRLM Self Help Groups are the vehicle through which women access credit like this to build livelihoods.
80% of registered enterprises are in services while 20% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 73% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 25% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Purulia, which ranks 22 of 23 in West Bengal for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 40 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women in the labour force at 41.3%, women's freedom of movement at 32.3% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 49.5%.
Mandated services and how to locate the NRLM Self-Help Group in Purulia are in the Purulia district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Purulia youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.