Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Rajouri, 67.5% 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 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 64% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 27% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Rajouri, which ranks 16 of 20 in Jammu and Kashmir for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 49.1 out of 100. On women with a bank account at 78.5% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 76.6%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in Rajouri are in the Rajouri district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Rajouri youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.