Pillar: Connectivity
41.3% of households in Narmada fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 47.2%, behind the typical district. The Scholarship Office and District Social Welfare Officer administer the aid that keeps children from the poorest households in school.
82% of registered enterprises are in services while 18% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 44% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 11% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Narmada, which ranks 20 of 33 in Gujarat for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 46.7 out of 100. It trails the national picture on class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 29% and higher-education enrolment at 11.2%. On schools with usable girls' toilets at 99.1%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) in Narmada are in the Narmada district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Narmada youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.