Pillar: Connectivity
22% of households in Kheda fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 58.6%, behind the typical district. The Scholarship Office and District Social Welfare Officer administer the aid that keeps children from the poorest households in school.
76% of registered enterprises are in services while 24% are in manufacturing. Only 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 52% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 25% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Kheda, which ranks 30 of 33 in Gujarat for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 44.1 out of 100. It trails the national picture on class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 29% and higher-education enrolment at 12.2%. On schools with usable girls' toilets at 96.8%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) in Kheda are in the Kheda district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Kheda youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.