Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Garhwa, 55.6% 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. Only 59% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 14% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Garhwa, which ranks 10 of 24 in Jharkhand for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 45.6 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on women with a bank account at 87.9% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 93.2%.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in Garhwa are in the Garhwa district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Garhwa youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.