Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Moradabad, 21.9% 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.
58% of registered enterprises are in services while 42% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 42% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 21% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Moradabad, which ranks 30 of 75 in Uttar Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 44.7 out of 100. On women with a bank account at 77.6% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 78.5%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in Moradabad are in the Moradabad district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Moradabad youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.