Public Library in South East Delhi, Delhi

Main district library plus branch and mobile units, free for on-site reading and lending to members.

South East Delhi, Delhi · Pillar: Connectivity

South East Delhi has 5 public libraries per 10 lakh population, behind the typical district. 25% of women read a newspaper regularly, better than the typical district. 76.1% use the internet, better than the typical district. The Public Library remains one of the few free, physical spaces for reading and study in the district.

  • 5 India 6
  • 25% India 11%
  • 76.1% India 30.9%

Youth opportunity in South East Delhi

76% of registered enterprises are in services while 24% are in manufacturing. Only 11% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 100% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In South East Delhi, which ranks 2 of 11 in Delhi for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 66.5 out of 100. The district runs ahead of the national picture on young men using the internet at 89.5%, while it lags on young men who read a newspaper regularly at 24.2%.