Pillar: Connectivity
30.4% of households in Panchmahal fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. 41% 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.
77% of registered enterprises are in services while 23% are in manufacturing. Only 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 54% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 23% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Panchmahal, which ranks 21 of 33 in Gujarat for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 46.6 out of 100. The district runs ahead of the national picture on women who own land at 38.2%, while it lags on women with a bank account at 70.4% and children under five who are stunted at 47.1%.
Mandated services and how to locate the Social Welfare Office in Panchmahal are in the Panchmahal district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Panchmahal youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.