KGBV (Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya) in East Delhi, Delhi

A residential school in backward blocks for SC, ST, OBC, minority and BPL girls; tuition, hostel and meals at no cost.

East Delhi, Delhi · Pillar: Education & Training

In East Delhi, 13.2% of girls aged 15 to 21 are out of education, better than the typical district. 100% of schools have a functional girls' toilet. The Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya exists to pull girls back into schooling and keep them there with residential support.

  • 13.2% India 33.4%
  • 100% India 95%

Youth opportunity in East Delhi

74% of registered enterprises are in services while 26% are in manufacturing. Only 13% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 100% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In East Delhi, which ranks 4 of 11 in Delhi for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 64.3 out of 100. The district runs ahead of the national picture on secondary school enrolment in classes 9 to 12 at 100% and women's freedom of movement at 57.2%, while it lags on women who own a house at 27.3%.