Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Poonch, 65.9% 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 1% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 51% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 18% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Poonch, which ranks 18 of 20 in Jammu and Kashmir for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 47.9 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women taking part in all major household decisions at 56.6%. On women with a bank account at 82.9%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in Poonch are in the Poonch district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Poonch youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.