KGBV (Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya) in Palwal, Haryana

A residential school in backward blocks for SC, ST, OBC, minority and BPL girls; tuition, hostel and meals at no cost.

Palwal, Haryana · Pillar: Education & Training

In Palwal, 40.9% of girls aged 15 to 21 are out of education, behind the typical district. 100% of schools have a functional girls' toilet. The Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya exists to pull girls back into schooling and keep them there with residential support.

  • 40.9% India 33.4%
  • 100% India 95%

Youth opportunity in Palwal

81% of registered enterprises are in services while 19% are in manufacturing. Only 6% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 70% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In Palwal, which ranks 14 of 22 in Haryana for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 52.1 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women's freedom of movement at 31.2%. On secondary school enrolment in classes 9 to 12 at 70% and women who own a house at 45.6%, it sits close to the national mark.