Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Prakasam, 55.8% 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.
79% of registered enterprises are in services while 21% are in manufacturing. Only 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 61% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). 65% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Prakasam, which ranks 19 of 27 in Andhra Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 46 out of 100. On women with a bank account at 75.3% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 68.2%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in Prakasam are in the Prakasam district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Prakasam youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.