Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Hojai, 31.3% 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.
70% of registered enterprises are in services while 30% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 50% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Hojai, which ranks 32 of 35 in Assam for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 41.1 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on women taking part in all major household decisions at 88.8%. On women with a bank account at 72.3%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in Hojai are in the Hojai district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Hojai youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.