Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Jhalawar, 71.6% of working-age women are in the labour force, better than 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.
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 taking part in all major household decisions at 60.7%. On women with a bank account at 73.1%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel 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.