Pillar: Agency & Engagement
31.6% of women in Jhalawar own land in their name, close to the typical district. 60.7% take part in all three major household decisions, behind the typical district. The District Legal Services Authority provides the free legal aid that backs these rights when they are contested.
75% of registered enterprises are in services while 25% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 61% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 41% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Jhalawar, which ranks 32 of 41 in Rajasthan for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 44.8 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women who own a house at 34.2%, women's freedom of movement at 32.6% and households in the poorest wealth group at 27.2%.
Mandated services and how to locate the DLSA (Legal Aid) in Jhalawar are in the Jhalawar district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Jhalawar youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.