Pillar: Agency & Engagement
31.6% of women in Mansa own land in their name, close to the typical district. 73.3% take part in all three major household decisions, close to the typical district. The District Legal Services Authority provides the free legal aid that backs these rights when they are contested.
71% of registered enterprises are in services while 29% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 62% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). 60% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Mansa, which ranks 17 of 23 in Punjab for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 51.1 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on women who own a house at 62.2%, women's freedom of movement at 52.1% and households in the poorest wealth group at 2.7%.
Mandated services and how to locate the DLSA (Legal Aid) in Mansa are in the Mansa district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Mansa youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.