Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Kaushambi, 38.6% 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.
75% of registered enterprises are in services while 25% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 44% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 48% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Kaushambi, which ranks 51 of 75 in Uttar Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 43 out of 100. The district runs ahead of the national picture on women taking part in all major household decisions at 85.5%, while it lags on women with a bank account at 68.7%.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in Kaushambi are in the Kaushambi district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Kaushambi youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.