Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Barpeta, 37.2% 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.
66% of registered enterprises are in services while 34% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 68% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 6% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Barpeta, which ranks 15 of 35 in Assam for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 45.5 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on women taking part in all major household decisions at 83.6%. On women with a bank account at 76.3%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in Barpeta are in the Barpeta district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Barpeta youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.