Y-POWER Score: 51.2 / 100
Ranked 14 of 38 districts in Tamil Nadu
Nilgiris has ₹4.7 lakh in savings per working-age adult — in the top 30% of districts nationally. 74% of registered enterprises are in services while 26% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 63% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 2% of ITI trainers are certified.