Pillar: Connectivity
20.6% of households in Patna fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 43.2%, behind 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 6% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 46% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 14% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Patna, which ranks 1 of 38 in Bihar for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 51.6 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 39% and higher-education enrolment at 34.6%. On schools with usable girls' toilets at 99.9%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) in Patna are in the Patna district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Patna youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.