Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Krishna, 49.4% 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.
77% of registered enterprises are in services while 23% are in manufacturing. Only 9% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 67% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). 50% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Krishna, which ranks 5 of 27 in Andhra Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 50 out of 100. The district runs ahead of the national picture on women with a bank account at 91.4%, while it lags on women taking part in all major household decisions at 58.2%.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in Krishna are in the Krishna district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Krishna youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.