Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Karimganj, 43.1% 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.
73% of registered enterprises are in services while 27% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 55% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Karimganj, which ranks 34 of 35 in Assam for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 39.3 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women taking part in all major household decisions at 61.4%. On women with a bank account at 76.5%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in Karimganj are in the Karimganj district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Karimganj youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.