Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Kamrup, 34.7% 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.
62% of registered enterprises are in services while 38% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 48% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Kamrup, which ranks 3 of 35 in Assam for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 48.1 out of 100. On women with a bank account at 79.3% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 78.9%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in Kamrup are in the Kamrup district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Kamrup youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.