Pillar: Connectivity
37.8% of households in Gariyaband fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 60.3%, 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.
85% of registered enterprises are in services while 15% 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 44% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Gariyaband, which ranks 12 of 33 in Chhattisgarh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 45 out of 100. It trails the national picture on class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 31% and higher-education enrolment at 9.9%. On schools with usable girls' toilets at 90.5%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) in Gariyaband are in the Gariyaband district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Gariyaband youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.