Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Begusarai, 17.4% 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.
74% of registered enterprises are in services while 26% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 59% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 20% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Begusarai, which ranks 21 of 38 in Bihar for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 41.8 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women taking part in all major household decisions at 60.4%. On women with a bank account at 81.3%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in Begusarai are in the Begusarai district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Begusarai youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.