Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Chittoor, 46.7% of working-age women are in the labour force, close to the typical district. A Working Women's Hostel helps women take up jobs away from home by giving them safe, affordable housing so distance is not a barrier.
73% of registered enterprises are in services while 27% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 54% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 32% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Chittoor, which ranks 12 of 27 in Andhra Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 47.4 out of 100. On women with a bank account at 78.1% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 71.7%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in Chittoor are in the Chittoor district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Chittoor youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.