Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Madurai, 49.4% 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.
75% of registered enterprises are in services while 25% are in manufacturing. Only 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 73% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 12% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Madurai, which ranks 12 of 38 in Tamil Nadu for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 52.4 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on women with a bank account at 89.8%. On women taking part in all major household decisions at 79.3%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in Madurai are in the Madurai district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Madurai youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.