Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Parbhani, 56.1% of working-age women are in the labour force, better than 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.
79% of registered enterprises are in services while 21% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 68% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 22% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Parbhani, which ranks 26 of 36 in Maharashtra for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 44.5 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women with a bank account at 62.4% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 61.2%.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in Parbhani are in the Parbhani district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Parbhani youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.