Pillar: Connectivity
6.8% of households in Budgam fall in the poorest wealth quintile, better than the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 46.7%, behind the typical district. The Scholarship Office and District Social Welfare Officer administer the aid that keeps children from the poorest households in school.
55% of registered enterprises are in services while 45% are in manufacturing. Only 1% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 44% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 20% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Budgam, which ranks 11 of 20 in Jammu and Kashmir for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 52.4 out of 100. It trails the national picture on higher-education enrolment at 13.3%. On class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 32% and schools with usable girls' toilets at 87.6%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) in Budgam are in the Budgam district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Budgam youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.