Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Cachar, 47.9% 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.
74% of registered enterprises are in services while 26% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 56% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 12% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Cachar, which ranks 30 of 35 in Assam for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 42.6 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women taking part in all major household decisions at 53.1%. On women with a bank account at 80.3%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in Cachar are in the Cachar district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Cachar youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.