Pillar: Agency & Engagement
22.7% of women in Washim own land in their name, behind the typical district. 56.6% take part in all three major household decisions, behind the typical district. The District Legal Services Authority provides the free legal aid that backs these rights when they are contested.
77% of registered enterprises are in services while 23% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 73% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 27% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Washim, which ranks 29 of 36 in Maharashtra for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 43.6 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women who own a house at 19.7%. On women's freedom of movement at 36.6% and households in the poorest wealth group at 19.7%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the DLSA (Legal Aid) in Washim are in the Washim district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Washim youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.