Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In East Godavari, 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.
76% of registered enterprises are in services while 24% are in manufacturing. Only 8% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 69% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). 67% of ITI trainers are certified.
In East Godavari, which ranks 9 of 27 in Andhra Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 48 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 East Godavari are in the East Godavari district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the East Godavari youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.