Pillar: Connectivity
78.1% of households in Sukma fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 39.3%, behind the typical district. The Scholarship Office and District Social Welfare Officer administer the aid that keeps children from the poorest households in school.
82% of registered enterprises are in services while 18% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 35% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). 60% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Sukma, which ranks 28 of 33 in Chhattisgarh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 41.2 out of 100. It trails the national picture on class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 31% and higher-education enrolment at 3.1%. On schools with usable girls' toilets at 72.7%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) in Sukma are in the Sukma district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Sukma youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.