Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Jalpaiguri, 49.4% 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.
82% of registered enterprises are in services while 18% are in manufacturing. Only 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 51% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 3% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Jalpaiguri, which ranks 8 of 23 in West Bengal for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 46.9 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on women with a bank account at 88.3% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 89.6%.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in Jalpaiguri are in the Jalpaiguri district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Jalpaiguri youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.