Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Ukhrul, 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.
56% of registered enterprises are in services while 44% are in manufacturing. Only 1% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 45% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). 75% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Ukhrul, which ranks 7 of 16 in Manipur for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 50.7 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on women taking part in all major household decisions at 86.4%. On women with a bank account at 74%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in Ukhrul are in the Ukhrul district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Ukhrul youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.