Pillar: Connectivity
100% of South 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.
80% of registered enterprises are in services while 20% are in manufacturing. Only 18% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 85% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 4% of ITI trainers are certified.
In South Delhi, which ranks 3 of 11 in Delhi for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 64.4 out of 100. The district runs ahead of the national picture on women's freedom of movement at 45.5%, while it lags on young people in the labour force aged 15 to 29 at 28.4%.
Mandated services and how to locate the Public Transport Node in South Delhi are in the South Delhi district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the South Delhi youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.