Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Tamenglong, 48.8% 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.
52% of registered enterprises are in services while 48% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 41% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 22% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Tamenglong, which ranks 11 of 16 in Manipur for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 49.5 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women with a bank account at 67.9%. On women taking part in all major household decisions at 80.1%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in Tamenglong are in the Tamenglong district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Tamenglong youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.