Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Barabanki, 52.3% 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 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 41% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 34% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Barabanki, which ranks 66 of 75 in Uttar Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 40.9 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women with a bank account at 62.7% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 54.2%.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in Barabanki are in the Barabanki district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Barabanki youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.