Pillar: Connectivity
22.2% of households in Sabar Kantha fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. 30.7% 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 8% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 55% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 24% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Sabar Kantha, which ranks 12 of 33 in Gujarat for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 49 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women with a bank account at 67.3% and children under five who are stunted at 37%. On women who own land at 29.9%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Social Welfare Office in Sabar Kantha are in the Sabar Kantha district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Sabar Kantha youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.