Pillar: Connectivity
35.2% of households in Korba fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 56.7%, behind 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 7% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 47% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 46% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Korba, which ranks 7 of 33 in Chhattisgarh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 47.4 out of 100. It trails the national picture on higher-education enrolment at 8.7%. On class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 33% and schools with usable girls' toilets at 82.2%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) in Korba are in the Korba district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Korba youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.