Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Kheda, 59.2% of working-age women are in the labour force, better than 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 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 52% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 25% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Kheda, which ranks 30 of 33 in Gujarat for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 44.1 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women with a bank account at 53% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 63.9%.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in Kheda are in the Kheda district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Kheda youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.