Pillar: Connectivity
29.8% of households in Bilaspur fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 69.8%, close to the typical district. The Scholarship Office and District Social Welfare Officer administer the aid that keeps children from the poorest households in school.
81% of registered enterprises are in services while 19% are in manufacturing. Only 7% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 58% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 26% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Bilaspur, which ranks 4 of 33 in Chhattisgarh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 47.9 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on higher-education enrolment at 52%. On class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 36% and schools with usable girls' toilets at 94.3%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) in Bilaspur are in the Bilaspur district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Bilaspur youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.