Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Nawada, 19.9% 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.
72% of registered enterprises are in services while 28% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 51% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 13% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Nawada, which ranks 18 of 38 in Bihar for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 42.3 out of 100. On women with a bank account at 77.5% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 68.4%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in Nawada are in the Nawada district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Nawada youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.