Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Lakhimpur Kheri, 40.5% 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.
79% of registered enterprises are in services while 21% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 44% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 42% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Lakhimpur Kheri, which ranks 69 of 75 in Uttar Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 40.2 out of 100. On women with a bank account at 74% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 78.8%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in Lakhimpur Kheri are in the Lakhimpur Kheri district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Lakhimpur Kheri youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.