Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Hnahthial, 41.6% of working-age women are in the labour force, behind 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.
71% of registered enterprises are in services while 29% are in manufacturing. Only 1% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 55% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Hnahthial, which ranks 10 of 11 in Mizoram for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 52.8 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on women taking part in all major household decisions at 90.9%. On women with a bank account at 79.7%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in Hnahthial are in the Hnahthial district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Hnahthial youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.