Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Gurgaon, 24.1% 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.
82% of registered enterprises are in services while 18% are in manufacturing. Only 16% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 94% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 27% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Gurgaon, which ranks 1 of 22 in Haryana for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 66.3 out of 100. On women with a bank account at 81.8% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 76.8%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in Gurgaon are in the Gurgaon district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Gurgaon youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.