Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Gumla, 45.8% of working-age women are in the labour force, close to 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.
82% of registered enterprises are in services while 18% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 46% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 10% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Gumla, which ranks 16 of 24 in Jharkhand for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 44.1 out of 100. On women with a bank account at 76.2% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 74.6%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in Gumla are in the Gumla district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Gumla youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.