Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Sindhudurg, 33.8% 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.
65% of registered enterprises are in services while 35% are in manufacturing. Only 1% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 51% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 5% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Sindhudurg, which ranks 5 of 36 in Maharashtra for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 54.5 out of 100. On women with a bank account at 82.9% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 74.4%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in Sindhudurg are in the Sindhudurg district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Sindhudurg youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.