Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In New Delhi, 15% 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.
75% of registered enterprises are in services while 25% are in manufacturing. Only 19% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 85% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In New Delhi, which ranks 7 of 11 in Delhi for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 61.9 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women with a bank account at 66.6% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 65.3%.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in New Delhi are in the New Delhi district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the New Delhi youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.