Pillar: Agency & Engagement
Women's mobility composite score in Kottayam is 15.5%, behind the typical district. 66.9% of women take part in all three major household decisions, close to the typical district. The Sakhi One-Stop Centre supports women whose safety and agency fall short of this.
77% of registered enterprises are in services while 23% are in manufacturing. Only 8% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 100% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 38% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Kottayam, which ranks 3 of 15 in Kerala for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 58.7 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women who own a house at 13.8%.
Mandated services and how to locate the Sakhi One-Stop Centre in Kottayam are in the Kottayam district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Kottayam youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.