Pillar: Connectivity
1.4% of households in Jamnagar fall in the poorest wealth quintile, better than the typical district. 46% 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.
69% of registered enterprises are in services while 31% are in manufacturing. Only 11% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 40% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 37% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Jamnagar, which ranks 9 of 33 in Gujarat for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 51.3 out of 100. The district runs ahead of the national picture on children under five who are stunted at 28.4%, while it lags on women who own land at 25.6% and women with a bank account at 66.7%.
Mandated services and how to locate the Social Welfare Office in Jamnagar are in the Jamnagar district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Jamnagar youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.