Pillar: Connectivity
0.1% of households in West Delhi fall in the poorest wealth quintile, better than the typical district. 24.3% 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.
74% of registered enterprises are in services while 26% are in manufacturing. Only 12% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 85% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 11% of ITI trainers are certified.
In West Delhi, which ranks 5 of 11 in Delhi for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 63.1 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women who own land at 11.6%, women with a bank account at 62.8% and children under five who are stunted at 36.1%.
Mandated services and how to locate the Social Welfare Office in West Delhi are in the West Delhi district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the West Delhi youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.