Pillar: Economic Participation
Prakasam's credit-deposit ratio stands at 258.4, better than the typical district. 69.9% of credit goes toward productive, non-personal use, better than the typical district. Bank-led credit in the district is the channel that turns local deposits into loans for business.
79% of registered enterprises are in services while 21% are in manufacturing. Only 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 61% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). 65% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Prakasam, which ranks 19 of 27 in Andhra Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 46 out of 100. It trails the national picture on bank branches per lakh people at 9.
Mandated services and how to locate the Bank-Led Credit for Enterprise in Prakasam are in the Prakasam district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Prakasam youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.