Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Shivamogga, 40% 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.
77% of registered enterprises are in services while 23% are in manufacturing. Only 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 62% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 41% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Shivamogga, which ranks 14 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 89.8%. On women taking part in all major household decisions at 70.1%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in Shivamogga are in the Shivamogga district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Shivamogga youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.