Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Dhamtari, 66.7% of working-age women are in the labour force, better than 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.
77% of registered enterprises are in services while 23% are in manufacturing. Only 6% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 54% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 27% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Dhamtari, which ranks 8 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 taking part in all major household decisions at 81.9%. On women with a bank account at 82.7%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in Dhamtari are in the Dhamtari district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Dhamtari youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.