Pillar: Connectivity
6% of households in Prakasam fall in the poorest wealth quintile, better than the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 76.1%, better than the typical district. The Scholarship Office and District Social Welfare Officer administer the aid that keeps children from the poorest households in school.
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 runs ahead of the national picture on higher-education enrolment at 51.6%. On class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 35% and schools with usable girls' toilets at 99.3%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) 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.