Scholarship Office (DSWO) in Munger, Bihar

Pillar: Connectivity

24.8% of households in Munger fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 45.3%, behind the typical district. The Scholarship Office and District Social Welfare Officer administer the aid that keeps children from the poorest households in school.

Youth opportunity in Munger

74% of registered enterprises are in services while 26% are in manufacturing. Only 1% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 49% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 18% of ITI trainers are certified.

In Munger, which ranks 10 of 38 in Bihar for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 44 out of 100. The district runs ahead of the national picture on class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 41%, while it lags on higher-education enrolment at 17.5%. On schools with usable girls' toilets at 96%, it sits close to the national mark.

Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) in Munger are in the Munger district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Munger youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.