Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Mansa, 37.2% 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.
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. On women with a bank account at 79.8% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 73.3%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel 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.