Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Haridwar, 29.9% 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.
78% of registered enterprises are in services while 22% are in manufacturing. Only 7% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 60% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 49% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Haridwar, which ranks 6 of 13 in Uttarakhand for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 49 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women with a bank account at 70%. On women taking part in all major household decisions at 67.3%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in Haridwar are in the Haridwar district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Haridwar youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.