Pillar: Agency & Engagement
Women's mobility composite score in Vellore is 50.2%, better than the typical district. 85.9% of women take part in all three major household decisions, better than the typical district. The Sakhi One-Stop Centre supports women whose safety and agency fall short of this.
70% of registered enterprises are in services while 30% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 65% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 44% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Vellore, which ranks 6 of 38 in Tamil Nadu for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 55.8 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on women who own a house at 64.6%.
Mandated services and how to locate the Sakhi One-Stop Centre in Vellore are in the Vellore district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Vellore youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.