Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Golaghat, 52.6% 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.
70% of registered enterprises are in services while 30% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 47% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Golaghat, which ranks 10 of 35 in Assam for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 46.7 out of 100. On women with a bank account at 79.1% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 76.2%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in Golaghat are in the Golaghat district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Golaghat youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.