Pillar: Agency & Engagement
41.8% of women in Dharwad own land in their name, better than the typical district. 71.7% take part in all three major household decisions, close to the typical district. The District Legal Services Authority provides the free legal aid that backs these rights when they are contested.
78% of registered enterprises are in services while 22% are in manufacturing. Only 6% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 72% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). 75% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Dharwad, which ranks 6 of 31 in Karnataka for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 51.3 out of 100. The district runs ahead of the national picture on households in the poorest wealth group at 7.9%, while it lags on women's freedom of movement at 24.1%. On women who own a house at 49%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the DLSA (Legal Aid) in Dharwad are in the Dharwad district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Dharwad youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.