Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In South East 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.
76% of registered enterprises are in services while 24% are in manufacturing. Only 11% 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 South East Delhi, which ranks 2 of 11 in Delhi for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 66.3 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on women taking part in all major household decisions at 88.3%. On women with a bank account at 83.5%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in South East Delhi are in the South East Delhi district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the South East Delhi youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.