Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Jalaun, 59.3% of working-age women are in the labour force, better than 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.
70% of registered enterprises are in services while 30% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 45% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 7% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Jalaun, which ranks 42 of 75 in Uttar Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 43.6 out of 100. On women with a bank account at 77.8% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 73.7%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in Jalaun are in the Jalaun district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Jalaun youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.