Pillar: Agency & Engagement
30.8% of women in Morena own land in their name, close to the typical district. 77.9% take part in all three major household decisions, close to the typical district. The District Legal Services Authority provides the free legal aid that backs these rights when they are contested.
76% of registered enterprises are in services while 24% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 40% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). 50% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Morena, which ranks 39 of 55 in Madhya Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 41.8 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women who own a house at 40.8%, women's freedom of movement at 35.1% and households in the poorest wealth group at 21.2%.
Mandated services and how to locate the DLSA (Legal Aid) in Morena are in the Morena district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Morena youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.