Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Jalna, 51.9% 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.
77% of registered enterprises are in services while 23% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 77% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 10% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Jalna, which ranks 32 of 36 in Maharashtra for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 41.3 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women with a bank account at 60.5% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 46.1%.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in Jalna are in the Jalna district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Jalna youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.