Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Bishnupur, 64.4% 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.
45% of registered enterprises are in services while 55% are in manufacturing. Only 1% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 61% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). 89% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Bishnupur, which ranks 4 of 16 in Manipur for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 51.5 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women with a bank account at 69.4%. On women taking part in all major household decisions at 72.2%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in Bishnupur are in the Bishnupur district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Bishnupur youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.