Pillar: Agency & Engagement
Women's mobility composite score in Bhandara is 38.1%, close to the typical district. 58% of women take part in all three major household decisions, behind the typical district. The Sakhi One-Stop Centre supports women whose safety and agency fall short of this.
63% of registered enterprises are in services while 37% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 68% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 22% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Bhandara, which ranks 20 of 36 in Maharashtra for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 45.7 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women who own a house at 35.3%.
Mandated services and how to locate the Sakhi One-Stop Centre in Bhandara are in the Bhandara district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Bhandara youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.