Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Chengalpattu, 41.1% 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.
83% of registered enterprises are in services while 17% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 69% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 38% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Chengalpattu, which ranks 3 of 38 in Tamil Nadu for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 62.7 out of 100. The district runs ahead of the national picture on women with a bank account at 91.7%, while it lags on women taking part in all major household decisions at 54.4%.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in Chengalpattu are in the Chengalpattu district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Chengalpattu youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.