Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Hamirpur, 36.6% 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.
80% of registered enterprises are in services while 20% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 50% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). 100% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Hamirpur, which ranks 27 of 75 in Uttar Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 44.8 out of 100. The district runs ahead of the national picture on women taking part in all major household decisions at 80.5%, while it lags on women with a bank account at 67.6%.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in Hamirpur are in the Hamirpur district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Hamirpur youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.