Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Dhenkanal, 40.3% 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.
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 runs ahead of the national picture on women with a bank account at 88.6%. On women taking part in all major household decisions at 72.8%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel 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.