Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Panchkula, 23.8% 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.
81% of registered enterprises are in services while 19% are in manufacturing. Only 11% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 67% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 31% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Panchkula, which ranks 2 of 22 in Haryana for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 63.2 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on women with a bank account at 92.9% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 88.4%.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in Panchkula are in the Panchkula district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Panchkula youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.