Pillar: Agency & Engagement
28.1% of women in Tikamgarh own land in their name, behind the typical district. 75.9% 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.
77% of registered enterprises are in services while 23% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 49% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). 62% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Tikamgarh, which ranks 16 of 55 in Madhya Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 45 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women who own a house at 32.3%, women's freedom of movement at 34.6% and households in the poorest wealth group at 29.1%.
Mandated services and how to locate the DLSA (Legal Aid) in Tikamgarh are in the Tikamgarh district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Tikamgarh youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.