Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Chennai, 32.4% 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.
82% of registered enterprises are in services while 18% are in manufacturing. Only 12% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 94% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 36% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Chennai, which ranks 2 of 38 in Tamil Nadu for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 62.9 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on women with a bank account at 97.1%. On women taking part in all major household decisions at 67.1%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in Chennai are in the Chennai district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Chennai youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.