Pillar: Connectivity
100% of New Delhi's population lives within 20 km of a railway station, better than the typical district. Railway stops run at 12.6 per lakh population each week. This Public Transport Node is the physical link between the district's workforce and jobs elsewhere.
75% of registered enterprises are in services while 25% are in manufacturing. Only 19% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 85% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In New Delhi, which ranks 7 of 11 in Delhi for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 61.9 out of 100. It trails the national picture on young people in the labour force aged 15 to 29 at 36.2%. On women's freedom of movement at 37.8%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Public Transport Node in New Delhi are in the New Delhi district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the New Delhi youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.