Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Hathras, 29.5% 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.
67% of registered enterprises are in services while 33% are in manufacturing. Only 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 51% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Hathras, which ranks 32 of 75 in Uttar Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 44.6 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women with a bank account at 67.1% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 60.7%.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in Hathras are in the Hathras district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Hathras youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.