Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Jiribam, 64.1% 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.
73% of registered enterprises are in services while 27% are in manufacturing. Only 1% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 54% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Jiribam, which ranks 6 of 16 in Manipur for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 50.7 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women with a bank account at 70.7%. On women taking part in all major household decisions at 73.4%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in Jiribam are in the Jiribam district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Jiribam youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.