Y-POWER Score: 31.9 / 100
Ranked 21 of 30 districts in Odisha
Kalahandi has ₹1.9 lakh in savings per working-age adult — in the bottom 30% of districts nationally. 82% of registered enterprises are in services while 18% are in manufacturing. Only 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 62% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 1% of ITI trainers are certified.