Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Chandrapur, 43.6% of working-age women are in the labour force, close to 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 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 63% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 20% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Chandrapur, which ranks 17 of 36 in Maharashtra for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 47.1 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women with a bank account at 71% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 64.5%.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in Chandrapur are in the Chandrapur district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Chandrapur youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.