Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Faridabad, 15.9% 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 13% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 69% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 29% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Faridabad, which ranks 7 of 22 in Haryana for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 58.2 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women with a bank account at 69.1%. On women taking part in all major household decisions at 70.3%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in Faridabad are in the Faridabad district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Faridabad youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.