Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Shajapur, 58.7% of working-age women are in the labour force, better than 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 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 51% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 36% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Shajapur, which ranks 21 of 55 in Madhya Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 44.1 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women with a bank account at 71.2% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 55.9%.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in Shajapur are in the Shajapur district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Shajapur youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.