Pillar: Agency & Engagement
36% of women in Araria own land in their name, close to the typical district. 71.7% take part in all three major household decisions, close to the typical district. The District Legal Services Authority provides the free legal aid that backs these rights when they are contested.
77% of registered enterprises are in services while 23% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 36% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 44% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Araria, which ranks 38 of 38 in Bihar for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 36.4 out of 100. It trails the national picture on households in the poorest wealth group at 68.9%. On women who own a house at 42.2% and women's freedom of movement at 40.8%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the DLSA (Legal Aid) in Araria are in the Araria district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Araria youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.