Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Gajapati, 63.2% 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.
79% of registered enterprises are in services while 21% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 60% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 24% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Gajapati, which ranks 19 of 30 in Odisha for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 43.3 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on women taking part in all major household decisions at 84.2%. On women with a bank account at 81.2%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in Gajapati are in the Gajapati district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Gajapati youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.