Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Latur, 45.3% 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.
76% of registered enterprises are in services while 24% 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 16% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Latur, which ranks 23 of 36 in Maharashtra for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 44.6 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women with a bank account at 69.3% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 54.9%.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in Latur are in the Latur district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Latur youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.