Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Serchhip, 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.
56% of registered enterprises are in services while 44% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 61% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Serchhip, which ranks 5 of 11 in Mizoram for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 58.5 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on women with a bank account at 91.1%. On women taking part in all major household decisions at 77.1%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in Serchhip are in the Serchhip district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Serchhip youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.