Pillar: Connectivity
7.6% of households in Gir Somnath fall in the poorest wealth quintile, better than the typical district. 35.3% 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.
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 children under five who are stunted at 44.4%. On women who own land at 31% and women with a bank account at 78.8%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Social Welfare Office 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.