Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Rudraprayag, 40.9% 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.
86% of registered enterprises are in services while 14% are in manufacturing. Only 1% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 67% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 45% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Rudraprayag, which ranks 9 of 13 in Uttarakhand for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 47.5 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on women with a bank account at 87.2% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 82.3%.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in Rudraprayag are in the Rudraprayag district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Rudraprayag youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.