Pillar: Agency & Engagement
19.9% of women in Dhenkanal own land in their name, behind the typical district. 72.8% take part in all three major household decisions, close to the typical district. The District Legal Services Authority provides the free legal aid that backs these rights when they are contested.
76% of registered enterprises are in services while 24% 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). Only 28% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Dhenkanal, which ranks 22 of 30 in Odisha for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 42.7 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women who own a house at 29.8%, women's freedom of movement at 17.7% and households in the poorest wealth group at 38.2%.
Mandated services and how to locate the DLSA (Legal Aid) in Dhenkanal are in the Dhenkanal district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Dhenkanal youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.