Pillar: Agency & Engagement
31.9% of women in Kendrapara own land in their name, close to the typical district. 61.5% take part in all three major household decisions, behind the typical district. The District Legal Services Authority provides the free legal aid that backs these rights when they are contested.
77% of registered enterprises are in services while 23% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 56% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 25% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Kendrapara, which ranks 17 of 30 in Odisha for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 43.5 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women who own a house at 38.7%, women's freedom of movement at 33.4% and households in the poorest wealth group at 30.8%.
Mandated services and how to locate the DLSA (Legal Aid) in Kendrapara are in the Kendrapara district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Kendrapara youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.