Pillar: Agency & Engagement
50.8% of women in Dadra and Nagar Haveli own land in their name, better than the typical district. 68.5% take part in all three major household decisions, close to the typical district. The District Legal Services Authority provides the free legal aid that backs these rights when they are contested.
78% of registered enterprises are in services while 22% are in manufacturing. Only 18% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 48% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 12% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Dadra and Nagar Haveli, which ranks 2 of 3 in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 54.6 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on women who own a house at 52.6%, women's freedom of movement at 76.7% and households in the poorest wealth group at 14.9%.
Mandated services and how to locate the DLSA (Legal Aid) in Dadra and Nagar Haveli are in the Dadra and Nagar Haveli district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Dadra and Nagar Haveli youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.