Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema, 34.8% of working-age women are in the labour force, behind 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.
75% of registered enterprises are in services while 25% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 52% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema, which ranks 18 of 27 in Andhra Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 46.1 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women with a bank account at 69.3% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 62.9%.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema are in the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.