Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Raichur, 59.7% of working-age women are in the labour force, better than 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.
85% of registered enterprises are in services while 15% are in manufacturing. Only 8% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 58% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). 51% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Raichur, which ranks 30 of 31 in Karnataka for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 42.9 out of 100. The district runs ahead of the national picture on women with a bank account at 87.2%, while it lags on women taking part in all major household decisions at 46.5%.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in Raichur are in the Raichur district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Raichur youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.