Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Kathua, 42.8% 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.
84% of registered enterprises are in services while 16% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 67% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 15% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Kathua, which ranks 5 of 20 in Jammu and Kashmir for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 55.3 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women taking part in all major household decisions at 40.4%. On women with a bank account at 81%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in Kathua are in the Kathua district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Kathua youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.