Pillar: Connectivity
In Lakhisarai, 42.7% of children under five are stunted, behind the typical Indian district. The Anganwadi centre is the frontline for changing that: supplementary nutrition, growth monitoring, and pre-school for children up to six.
73% of registered enterprises are in services while 27% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 62% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 40% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Lakhisarai, which ranks 6 of 38 in Bihar for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 44.6 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women who are anaemic at 72.7% and households in the poorest wealth group at 37.9%.
Mandated services and how to locate the Anganwadi Centre in Lakhisarai are in the Lakhisarai district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Lakhisarai youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.