Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Lohardaga, 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.
80% of registered enterprises are in services while 20% 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 11% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Lohardaga, which ranks 3 of 24 in Jharkhand for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 49.3 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on women with a bank account at 89.3% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 95.3%.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in Lohardaga are in the Lohardaga district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Lohardaga youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.