Pillar: Connectivity
In Mehsana, 69% of women are anaemic, behind the typical district. 31% of children under five are stunted, close to the typical district. 23.9% of women have low BMI, behind the typical district. The PHC and CHC are the first point of clinical care against all three.
76% of registered enterprises are in services while 24% are in manufacturing. Only 17% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 50% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 34% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Mehsana, which ranks 5 of 33 in Gujarat for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 53.2 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on households in the poorest wealth group at 11%.
Mandated services and how to locate the PHC / CHC in Mehsana are in the Mehsana district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Mehsana youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.