Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Karnal, 31.3% 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 9% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 64% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 28% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Karnal, which ranks 13 of 22 in Haryana for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 52.9 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women with a bank account at 68.8%. On women taking part in all major household decisions at 67%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in Karnal are in the Karnal district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Karnal youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.