Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Raipur, 47.3% of working-age women are in the labour force, close to 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.
83% of registered enterprises are in services while 17% are in manufacturing. Only 15% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 57% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 36% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Raipur, which ranks 1 of 33 in Chhattisgarh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 51.4 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on women taking part in all major household decisions at 81.4%. On women with a bank account at 76.8%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in Raipur are in the Raipur district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Raipur youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.