Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Satara, 56.3% 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.
77% of registered enterprises are in services while 23% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 63% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 12% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Satara, which ranks 11 of 36 in Maharashtra for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 49.6 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women with a bank account at 66.1%. On women taking part in all major household decisions at 71.1%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in Satara are in the Satara district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Satara youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.