Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In West Delhi, 13.6% 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.
74% of registered enterprises are in services while 26% are in manufacturing. Only 12% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 85% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 11% of ITI trainers are certified.
In West Delhi, which ranks 5 of 11 in Delhi for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 63.1 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women with a bank account at 62.8%. On women taking part in all major household decisions at 71.9%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in West Delhi are in the West Delhi district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the West Delhi youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.