Pillar: Agency & Engagement
Women's mobility composite score in Pondicherry is 37.5%, close to the typical district. 74.9% of women take part in all three major household decisions, close to the typical district. The Sakhi One-Stop Centre supports women whose safety and agency fall short of this.
82% of registered enterprises are in services while 18% are in manufacturing. Only 7% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 71% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). 64% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Pondicherry, which ranks 1 of 2 in Puducherry for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 59.7 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women who own a house at 32.5%.
Mandated services and how to locate the Sakhi One-Stop Centre in Pondicherry are in the Pondicherry district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Pondicherry youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.