Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Palnadu, 60.8% of working-age women are in the labour force, better than 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.
80% of registered enterprises are in services while 20% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 54% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 40% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Palnadu, which ranks 24 of 27 in Andhra Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 44.5 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women taking part in all major household decisions at 57.4%. On women with a bank account at 75%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in Palnadu are in the Palnadu district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Palnadu youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.