Pillar: Connectivity
27.8% of households in Banaskantha fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 55.9%, behind the typical district. The Scholarship Office and District Social Welfare Officer administer the aid that keeps children from the poorest households in school.
73% of registered enterprises are in services while 27% are in manufacturing. Only 7% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 51% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 40% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Banaskantha, which ranks 32 of 33 in Gujarat for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 43.1 out of 100. It trails the national picture on class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 31% and higher-education enrolment at 15.6%. On schools with usable girls' toilets at 97.1%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) in Banaskantha are in the Banaskantha district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Banaskantha youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.