Pillar: Connectivity
0.3% of households in South Delhi fall in the poorest wealth quintile, better than the typical district. 20.2% of women own a house in their name, behind the typical district. The Social Welfare Office administers pensions, aid, and support schemes aimed at this poorest segment.
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. It trails the national picture on women who own land at 6.1%. On women with a bank account at 81.5% and children under five who are stunted at 33.4%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Social Welfare Office 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.