Pillar: Agency & Engagement
20.5% of women in Gadchiroli own land in their name, behind the typical district. 52.8% 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.
79% of registered enterprises are in services while 21% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 56% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 25% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Gadchiroli, which ranks 34 of 36 in Maharashtra for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 41.1 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women who own a house at 24.7%, women's freedom of movement at 34% and households in the poorest wealth group at 24.6%.
Mandated services and how to locate the DLSA (Legal Aid) in Gadchiroli are in the Gadchiroli district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Gadchiroli youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.