Pillar: Connectivity
59.8% of households in Surguja fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 66.3%, 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.
84% of registered enterprises are in services while 16% 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 9% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Surguja, which ranks 19 of 33 in Chhattisgarh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 43.8 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 40% and higher-education enrolment at 55.8%. On schools with usable girls' toilets at 88.4%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) in Surguja are in the Surguja district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Surguja youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.