Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Pratapgarh, 32.3% 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.
78% of registered enterprises are in services while 22% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 43% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 32% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Pratapgarh, which ranks 36 of 75 in Uttar Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 44.2 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on women taking part in all major household decisions at 85.2%. On women with a bank account at 74.9%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in Pratapgarh are in the Pratapgarh district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Pratapgarh youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.