Pillar: Agency & Engagement
Women's mobility composite score in Purba Medinipur is 61.3%, better than the typical district. 58.4% of women take part in all three major household decisions, behind the typical district. The Sakhi One-Stop Centre supports women whose safety and agency fall short of this.
67% of registered enterprises are in services while 33% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 61% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 9% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Purba Medinipur, which ranks 14 of 23 in West Bengal for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 43.5 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women who own a house at 26.3%.
Mandated services and how to locate the Sakhi One-Stop Centre in Purba Medinipur are in the Purba Medinipur district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Purba Medinipur youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.