Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Narmadapuram, 42.2% of working-age women are in the labour force, behind 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.
81% of registered enterprises are in services while 19% are in manufacturing. Only 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 50% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). 62% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Narmadapuram, which ranks 17 of 55 in Madhya Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 44.9 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women with a bank account at 66.2%. On women taking part in all major household decisions at 67.6%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in Narmadapuram are in the Narmadapuram district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Narmadapuram youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.