Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Sahibganj, 53.7% 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.
79% of registered enterprises are in services while 21% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 50% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 20% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Sahibganj, which ranks 20 of 24 in Jharkhand for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 43.3 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on women taking part in all major household decisions at 87.5%. On women with a bank account at 84.1%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in Sahibganj are in the Sahibganj district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Sahibganj youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.