Pillar: Connectivity
22.8% of households in Bemetara fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. 36.6% of women own a house in their name, behind the typical district. The Social Welfare Office administers pensions, aid, and support schemes aimed at this poorest segment.
80% of registered enterprises are in services while 20% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 66% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 28% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Bemetara, which ranks 10 of 33 in Chhattisgarh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 45.9 out of 100. It trails the national picture on children under five who are stunted at 38.4%. On women who own land at 36.1% and women with a bank account at 78.5%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Social Welfare Office in Bemetara are in the Bemetara district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Bemetara youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.