Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Sepahijala, 39.6% of working-age women are in the labour force, behind 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.
60% of registered enterprises are in services while 40% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 61% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Sepahijala, which ranks 5 of 8 in Tripura for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 44 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women taking part in all major household decisions at 64.9%. On women with a bank account at 74.1%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in Sepahijala are in the Sepahijala district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Sepahijala youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.