Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Vizianagaram, 45.8% 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.
78% of registered enterprises are in services while 22% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 60% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). 50% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Vizianagaram, which ranks 6 of 27 in Andhra Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 49.7 out of 100. The district runs ahead of the national picture on women with a bank account at 89.4%, while it lags on women taking part in all major household decisions at 57.8%.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in Vizianagaram are in the Vizianagaram district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Vizianagaram youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.