Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Mysuru, 49.9% 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.
73% of registered enterprises are in services while 27% are in manufacturing. Only 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 68% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). 70% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Mysuru, which ranks 13 of 31 in Karnataka for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 49.3 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on women with a bank account at 95.6%. On women taking part in all major household decisions at 66%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in Mysuru are in the Mysuru district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Mysuru youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.