Pillar: Connectivity
40% of households in Vaishali fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. 48.3% of women own a house in their name, close to the typical district. The Social Welfare Office administers pensions, aid, and support schemes aimed at this poorest segment.
74% of registered enterprises are in services while 26% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 54% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 24% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Vaishali, which ranks 12 of 38 in Bihar for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 43.4 out of 100. It trails the national picture on children under five who are stunted at 38.3%. On women who own land at 35.9% and women with a bank account at 74.2%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Social Welfare Office in Vaishali are in the Vaishali district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Vaishali youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.