Pillar: Agency & Engagement
2.8% of women in Dhule own land in their name, behind the typical district. 46.2% take part in all three major household decisions, behind the typical district. The District Legal Services Authority provides the free legal aid that backs these rights when they are contested.
78% of registered enterprises are in services while 22% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 70% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 14% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Dhule, which ranks 33 of 36 in Maharashtra for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 41.2 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women who own a house at 10.7%, women's freedom of movement at 25.4% and households in the poorest wealth group at 21%.
Mandated services and how to locate the DLSA (Legal Aid) in Dhule are in the Dhule district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Dhule youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.