Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Karimnagar, 58% 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.
80% of registered enterprises are in services while 20% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 75% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 23% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Karimnagar, which ranks 9 of 33 in Telangana for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 48.4 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women taking part in all major household decisions at 39.4%. On women with a bank account at 85.1%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in Karimnagar are in the Karimnagar district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Karimnagar youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.