Pillar: Connectivity
14.9% of households in Dadra and Nagar Haveli fall in the poorest wealth quintile, better than the typical district. 52.6% of women own a house in their name, better than the typical district. The Social Welfare Office administers pensions, aid, and support schemes aimed at this poorest segment.
78% of registered enterprises are in services while 22% are in manufacturing. Only 18% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 48% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 12% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Dadra and Nagar Haveli, which ranks 2 of 3 in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 54.6 out of 100. The district runs ahead of the national picture on women who own land at 50.8%, while it lags on children under five who are stunted at 42.4%. On women with a bank account at 85%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Social Welfare Office in Dadra and Nagar Haveli are in the Dadra and Nagar Haveli district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Dadra and Nagar Haveli youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.