Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Bargarh, 64.4% 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.
61% of registered enterprises are in services while 39% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 55% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 26% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Bargarh, which ranks 12 of 30 in Odisha for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 44.5 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on women with a bank account at 89.8% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 82.6%.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in Bargarh are in the Bargarh district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Bargarh youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.