Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Vijayanagara, 51.8% 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.
84% of registered enterprises are in services while 16% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 68% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Vijayanagara, which ranks 24 of 31 in Karnataka for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 45.2 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women taking part in all major household decisions at 52.4%. On women with a bank account at 83.8%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in Vijayanagara are in the Vijayanagara district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Vijayanagara youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.