Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Uttar Kashi, 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.
81% of registered enterprises are in services while 19% are in manufacturing. Only 1% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 64% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 20% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Uttar Kashi, which ranks 12 of 13 in Uttarakhand for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 47.2 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on women taking part in all major household decisions at 84.4%. On women with a bank account at 80.8%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in Uttar Kashi are in the Uttar Kashi district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Uttar Kashi youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.