Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Diu, 38.5% of working-age women are in the labour force, behind 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.
84% of registered enterprises are in services while 16% are in manufacturing. Only 9% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 39% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 33% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Diu, which ranks 3 of 3 in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 54.1 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on women with a bank account at 93.4% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 86.1%.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in Diu are in the Diu district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Diu youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.