Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Sambhal, 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.
70% of registered enterprises are in services while 30% are in manufacturing. Only 10% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 44% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 45% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Sambhal, which ranks 57 of 75 in Uttar Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 42 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women taking part in all major household decisions at 63.7%. On women with a bank account at 75.2%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in Sambhal are in the Sambhal district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Sambhal youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.