Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Medak, 57.3% 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.
79% of registered enterprises are in services while 21% are in manufacturing. Only 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 61% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 29% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Medak, which ranks 17 of 33 in Telangana for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 46.6 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women taking part in all major household decisions at 52.6%. On women with a bank account at 84.1%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in Medak are in the Medak district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Medak youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.