Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Nagpur, 38.7% of working-age women are in the labour force, behind 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.
78% of registered enterprises are in services while 22% are in manufacturing. Only 7% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 70% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 21% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Nagpur, which ranks 9 of 36 in Maharashtra for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 51.8 out of 100. On women with a bank account at 81.6% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 70.7%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in Nagpur are in the Nagpur district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Nagpur youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.