Pillar: Agency & Engagement
Women's mobility composite score in Balod is 49.2%, better than the typical district. 78% 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.
79% of registered enterprises are in services while 21% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 54% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 23% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Balod, which ranks 9 of 33 in Chhattisgarh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 47.3 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on women who own a house at 57.7%.
Mandated services and how to locate the Sakhi One-Stop Centre in Balod are in the Balod district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Balod youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.