Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Mathura, 26.9% 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.
71% of registered enterprises are in services while 29% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 58% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 43% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Mathura, which ranks 21 of 75 in Uttar Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 45.1 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women with a bank account at 68.4% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 59.4%.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in Mathura are in the Mathura district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Mathura youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.