Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In North West Delhi, 12.5% 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.
71% of registered enterprises are in services while 29% are in manufacturing. Only 16% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 85% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 7% of ITI trainers are certified.
In North West Delhi, which ranks 6 of 11 in Delhi for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 62.1 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women with a bank account at 71%. On women taking part in all major household decisions at 77.4%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in North West Delhi are in the North West Delhi district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the North West Delhi youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.