Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Bahraich, 46% 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.
80% of registered enterprises are in services while 20% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 35% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). 61% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Bahraich, which ranks 75 of 75 in Uttar Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 36.2 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women with a bank account at 61.9% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 41.3%.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in Bahraich are in the Bahraich district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Bahraich youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.