Pillar: Agency & Engagement
30.8% of women in Shivpuri own land in their name, close to the typical district. 75.4% 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 44% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 42% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Shivpuri, which ranks 41 of 55 in Madhya Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 41.5 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women who own a house at 39.6%, women's freedom of movement at 33.4% and households in the poorest wealth group at 34%.
Mandated services and how to locate the DLSA (Legal Aid) in Shivpuri are in the Shivpuri district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Shivpuri youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.