Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Karbi Anglong, 45% 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.
73% of registered enterprises are in services while 27% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 58% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 11% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Karbi Anglong, which ranks 13 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 83.7%. On women with a bank account at 79.9%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in Karbi Anglong are in the Karbi Anglong district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Karbi Anglong youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.