Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In South Delhi, 16.1% 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.
80% of registered enterprises are in services while 20% are in manufacturing. Only 18% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 85% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 4% of ITI trainers are certified.
In South Delhi, which ranks 3 of 11 in Delhi for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 64.4 out of 100. On women with a bank account at 81.5% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 70.9%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in South Delhi are in the South Delhi district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the South Delhi youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.