Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Ajmer, 48.8% of working-age women are in the labour force, close to 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 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 62% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 39% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Ajmer, which ranks 9 of 41 in Rajasthan for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 49.6 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women taking part in all major household decisions at 61.1%. On women with a bank account at 76.8%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in Ajmer are in the Ajmer district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Ajmer youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.