Pillar: Connectivity
35.9% of households in Kanker fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 63.8%, 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.
85% of registered enterprises are in services while 15% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 56% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 33% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Kanker, which ranks 20 of 33 in Chhattisgarh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 43.7 out of 100. It trails the national picture on higher-education enrolment at 9.2%. On class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 34% and schools with usable girls' toilets at 92.4%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) in Kanker are in the Kanker district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Kanker youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.