Pillar: Connectivity
36.3% of households in Mahasamund fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. 40.2% 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.
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 children under five who are stunted at 36.8%. On women who own land at 36.3% and women with a bank account at 81.4%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Social Welfare Office 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.