Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Shravasti, 38.6% 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.
75% of registered enterprises are in services while 25% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 44% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). 80% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Shravasti, which ranks 72 of 75 in Uttar Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 39 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women taking part in all major household decisions at 62.9%. On women with a bank account at 79.2%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in Shravasti are in the Shravasti district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Shravasti youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.