Pillar: Agency & Engagement
Women's mobility composite score in Ernakulam is 13.7%, behind the typical district. 84.6% of women take part in all three major household decisions, better than the typical district. The Sakhi One-Stop Centre supports women whose safety and agency fall short of this.
75% of registered enterprises are in services while 25% are in manufacturing. Only 12% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 70% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 36% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Ernakulam, which ranks 1 of 15 in Kerala for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 66.5 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women who own a house at 27.8%.
Mandated services and how to locate the Sakhi One-Stop Centre in Ernakulam are in the Ernakulam district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Ernakulam youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.