Pillar: Connectivity
30.2% of households in Mahisagar fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 70%, close to the typical district. The Scholarship Office and District Social Welfare Officer administer the aid that keeps children from the poorest households in school.
73% of registered enterprises are in services while 27% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 64% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 15% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Mahisagar, which ranks 33 of 33 in Gujarat for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 43.1 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 92.2%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) in Mahisagar are in the Mahisagar district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Mahisagar youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.