Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Mau, 40.7% 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.
56% of registered enterprises are in services while 44% are in manufacturing. Only 1% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 53% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). 52% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Mau, which ranks 47 of 75 in Uttar Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 43.4 out of 100. The district runs ahead of the national picture on women with a bank account at 93.2%, while it lags on women taking part in all major household decisions at 56.3%.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in Mau are in the Mau district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Mau youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.