Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Sirmaur, 68.8% of working-age women are in the labour force, better than 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.
83% of registered enterprises are in services while 17% are in manufacturing. Only 11% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 73% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 41% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Sirmaur, which ranks 3 of 12 in Himachal Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 58.4 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on women taking part in all major household decisions at 91.3%. On women with a bank account at 85.5%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in Sirmaur are in the Sirmaur district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Sirmaur youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.