Pillar: Connectivity
22% of households in Kheda fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. 40.5% 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.
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 women with a bank account at 53% and children under five who are stunted at 37.3%. On women who own land at 34.7%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Social Welfare Office 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.