Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In North Tripura, 50.8% 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.
74% of registered enterprises are in services while 26% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 56% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In North Tripura, which ranks 3 of 8 in Tripura for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 45.9 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on women taking part in all major household decisions at 81.7%. On women with a bank account at 75.6%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in North Tripura are in the North Tripura district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the North Tripura youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.