Pillar: Connectivity
27.8% of households in Banaskantha fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. 43.2% of women own a house in their name, close to the typical district. The Social Welfare Office administers pensions, aid, and support schemes aimed at this poorest segment.
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 women with a bank account at 63.6% and children under five who are stunted at 39%. On women who own land at 32.9%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Social Welfare Office 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.