Pillar: Connectivity
27.4% of households in Tapi fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. 40.7% 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.
78% of registered enterprises are in services while 22% are in manufacturing. Only 6% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 46% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 23% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Tapi, which ranks 17 of 33 in Gujarat for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 48.1 out of 100. It trails the national picture on children under five who are stunted at 41.7%. On women who own land at 35.1% and women with a bank account at 85.1%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Social Welfare Office in Tapi are in the Tapi district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Tapi youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.