Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Morbi, 29.4% 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.
72% of registered enterprises are in services while 28% are in manufacturing. Only 23% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 51% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 33% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Morbi, which ranks 11 of 33 in Gujarat for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 49.8 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women with a bank account at 70.5%. On women taking part in all major household decisions at 66.2%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in Morbi are in the Morbi district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Morbi youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.