Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Yavatmal, 43.8% 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.
77% of registered enterprises are in services while 23% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 60% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 23% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Yavatmal, which ranks 30 of 36 in Maharashtra for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 42.5 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women with a bank account at 65.5% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 54.3%.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in Yavatmal are in the Yavatmal district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Yavatmal youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.