Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Mandya, 52.6% 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.
78% of registered enterprises are in services while 22% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 54% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 42% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Mandya, which ranks 15 of 31 in Karnataka for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 48.5 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on women with a bank account at 95.1%. On women taking part in all major household decisions at 76.6%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in Mandya are in the Mandya district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Mandya youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.