Pillar: Connectivity
4.6% of households in West Godavari fall in the poorest wealth quintile, better than the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 77.6%, 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.
75% of registered enterprises are in services while 25% are in manufacturing. Only 9% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 63% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). 53% of ITI trainers are certified.
In West Godavari, which ranks 11 of 27 in Andhra Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 47.6 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on higher-education enrolment at 48%. On class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 34% and schools with usable girls' toilets at 99.7%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) in West Godavari are in the West Godavari district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the West Godavari youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.