Pillar: Connectivity
2.9% of households in Karnal fall in the poorest wealth quintile, better than the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 79.5%, better than the typical district. The Scholarship Office and District Social Welfare Officer administer the aid that keeps children from the poorest households in school.
77% of registered enterprises are in services while 23% are in manufacturing. Only 9% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 64% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 28% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Karnal, which ranks 13 of 22 in Haryana for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 52.9 out of 100. On class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 35%, higher-education enrolment at 19% and schools with usable girls' toilets at 99.8%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) in Karnal are in the Karnal district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Karnal youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.