Pillar: Connectivity
7.6% of households in Gir Somnath fall in the poorest wealth quintile, better than the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 53%, behind the typical district. The Scholarship Office and District Social Welfare Officer administer the aid that keeps children from the poorest households in school.
79% of registered enterprises are in services while 21% are in manufacturing. Only 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 46% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 31% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Gir Somnath, which ranks 24 of 33 in Gujarat for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 46.3 out of 100. It trails the national picture on class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 30%. On higher-education enrolment at 21.5% and schools with usable girls' toilets at 98.8%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) in Gir Somnath are in the Gir Somnath district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Gir Somnath youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.