Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Chamarajanagar, 43.1% of working-age women are in the labour force, behind 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.
81% of registered enterprises are in services while 19% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 52% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). 59% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Chamarajanagar, which ranks 11 of 31 in Karnataka for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 49.8 out of 100. The district runs ahead of the national picture on women with a bank account at 88.9%, while it lags on women taking part in all major household decisions at 63.2%.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in Chamarajanagar are in the Chamarajanagar district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Chamarajanagar youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.