Y-POWER Score: 47.4 / 100
Ranked 5 of 20 districts in Jammu And Kashmir
Kathua has ₹7.2 lakh in savings per working-age adult — in the top 20% of districts nationally. 84% of registered enterprises are in services while 16% are in manufacturing. Only 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 65% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 5% of ITI trainers are certified.