Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Aravalli, 48% of working-age women are in the labour force, close to 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 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 65% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 27% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Aravalli, which ranks 16 of 33 in Gujarat for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 48.2 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women with a bank account at 61.8%. On women taking part in all major household decisions at 72.3%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in Aravalli are in the Aravalli district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Aravalli youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.