Pillar: Connectivity
36.3% of households in Mahasamund fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 59.7%, behind the typical district. The Scholarship Office and District Social Welfare Officer administer the aid that keeps children from the poorest households in school.
80% of registered enterprises are in services while 20% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 52% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 7% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Mahasamund, which ranks 18 of 33 in Chhattisgarh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 43.9 out of 100. It trails the national picture on higher-education enrolment at 10.3%. On class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 34% and schools with usable girls' toilets at 93.4%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) in Mahasamund are in the Mahasamund district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Mahasamund youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.