Pillar: Connectivity
4.2% of households in Shimla fall in the poorest wealth quintile, better than the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 90%, 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.
87% of registered enterprises are in services while 13% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 72% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 34% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Shimla, which ranks 2 of 12 in Himachal Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 62.7 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 42% and higher-education enrolment at 64.9%. On schools with usable girls' toilets at 99.5%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) in Shimla are in the Shimla district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Shimla youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.