Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Unnao, 44.6% of working-age women are in the labour force, close to 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.
77% of registered enterprises are in services while 23% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 40% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 14% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Unnao, which ranks 71 of 75 in Uttar Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 39.4 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women with a bank account at 57.3%. On women taking part in all major household decisions at 71.9%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in Unnao are in the Unnao district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Unnao youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.