Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Jabalpur, 44.7% 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.
79% of registered enterprises are in services while 21% are in manufacturing. Only 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 48% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). 67% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Jabalpur, which ranks 4 of 55 in Madhya Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 47.4 out of 100. On women with a bank account at 75.5%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in Jabalpur are in the Jabalpur district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Jabalpur youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.