Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Solapur, 48.6% 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.
78% of registered enterprises are in services while 22% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 65% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 16% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Solapur, which ranks 25 of 36 in Maharashtra for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 44.6 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women with a bank account at 67.7%. On 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 Solapur are in the Solapur district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Solapur youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.