Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Betul, 45.6% 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.
82% of registered enterprises are in services while 18% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 47% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 49% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Betul, which ranks 8 of 55 in Madhya Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 46.5 out of 100. On women with a bank account at 82.6% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 78.3%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in Betul are in the Betul district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Betul youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.