Pillar: Agency & Engagement
37.4% of women in Bharuch own land in their name, better than the typical district. 67.8% take part in all three major household decisions, close to the typical district. The District Legal Services Authority provides the free legal aid that backs these rights when they are contested.
79% of registered enterprises are in services while 21% are in manufacturing. Only 11% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 50% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 14% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Bharuch, which ranks 7 of 33 in Gujarat for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 52.8 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on women who own a house at 57.3%, women's freedom of movement at 53.8% and households in the poorest wealth group at 16%.
Mandated services and how to locate the DLSA (Legal Aid) in Bharuch are in the Bharuch district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Bharuch youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.