Pillar: Connectivity
21.1% of households in Rajnandgaon fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 69.7%, 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.
81% of registered enterprises are in services while 19% are in manufacturing. Only 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 59% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 32% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Rajnandgaon, which ranks 3 of 33 in Chhattisgarh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 48.8 out of 100. It trails the national picture on higher-education enrolment at 17.3%. On class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 34% and schools with usable girls' toilets at 96.6%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) in Rajnandgaon are in the Rajnandgaon district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Rajnandgaon youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.