Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Patna, 18.8% 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.
79% of registered enterprises are in services while 21% are in manufacturing. Only 6% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 46% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 14% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Patna, which ranks 1 of 38 in Bihar for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 51.6 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women taking part in all major household decisions at 60.6%. On women with a bank account at 78%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in Patna are in the Patna district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Patna youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.