Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Purba Medinipur, 33.6% 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.
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 with a bank account at 59.5% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 58.4%.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel 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.