Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Munger, 29.8% 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 1% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 49% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 18% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Munger, which ranks 10 of 38 in Bihar for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 44 out of 100. On women with a bank account at 74.8% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 67.6%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in Munger are in the Munger district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Munger youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.