Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Kaithal, 19.6% 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.
77% of registered enterprises are in services while 23% are in manufacturing. Only 6% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 65% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 35% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Kaithal, which ranks 14 of 22 in Haryana for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 52.7 out of 100. The district runs ahead of the national picture on women taking part in all major household decisions at 83.1%, while it lags on women with a bank account at 66.7%.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in Kaithal are in the Kaithal district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Kaithal youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.