Pillar: Agency & Engagement
Women's mobility composite score in Saharsa is 41.2%, close to the typical district. 67.5% of women take part in all three major household decisions, close to the typical district. The Sakhi One-Stop Centre supports women whose safety and agency fall short of this.
75% of registered enterprises are in services while 25% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 40% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 13% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Saharsa, which ranks 13 of 38 in Bihar for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 43.2 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on women who own a house at 68%.
Mandated services and how to locate the Sakhi One-Stop Centre in Saharsa are in the Saharsa district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Saharsa youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.