Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Simdega, 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.
84% of registered enterprises are in services while 16% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 50% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 22% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Simdega, which ranks 9 of 24 in Jharkhand for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 45.7 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on women with a bank account at 90.2% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 92.2%.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in Simdega are in the Simdega district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Simdega youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.