Pillar: Connectivity
28.3% of households in Kabirdham fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. 24.3% 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.
78% of registered enterprises are in services while 22% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 64% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 25% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Kabirdham, which ranks 22 of 33 in Chhattisgarh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 42.9 out of 100. The district runs ahead of the national picture on women with a bank account at 89.7%, while it lags on women who own land at 17.8% and children under five who are stunted at 37.9%.
Mandated services and how to locate the Social Welfare Office in Kabirdham are in the Kabirdham district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Kabirdham youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.