Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Buldhana, 53.5% 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.
73% of registered enterprises are in services while 27% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 69% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 23% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Buldhana, which ranks 18 of 36 in Maharashtra for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 46.4 out of 100. On women with a bank account at 73.6% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 71.9%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in Buldhana are in the Buldhana district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Buldhana youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.