Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Nayagarh, 33.2% 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.
72% of registered enterprises are in services while 28% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 64% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Nayagarh, which ranks 9 of 30 in Odisha for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 45.6 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on women with a bank account at 93%. On women taking part in all major household decisions at 70.8%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in Nayagarh are in the Nayagarh district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Nayagarh youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.