Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Nalgonda, 58.3% 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.
80% of registered enterprises are in services while 20% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 49% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 35% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Nalgonda, which ranks 16 of 33 in Telangana for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 47.1 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women taking part in all major household decisions at 55.7%. On women with a bank account at 81.5%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in Nalgonda are in the Nalgonda district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Nalgonda youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.