Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Raigad, 28.6% 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.
82% of registered enterprises are in services while 18% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 73% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 10% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Raigad, which ranks 7 of 36 in Maharashtra for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 52.6 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on women taking part in all major household decisions at 83.1%. On women with a bank account at 71.6%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in Raigad are in the Raigad district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Raigad youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.