Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Nandurbar, 49.2% 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. Only 59% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 12% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Nandurbar, which ranks 36 of 36 in Maharashtra for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 39.8 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women with a bank account at 52.2% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 57.1%.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in Nandurbar are in the Nandurbar district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Nandurbar youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.