Pillar: Connectivity
18.8% of households in Doda fall in the poorest wealth quintile, close to the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 70.6%, close to the typical district. The Scholarship Office and District Social Welfare Officer administer the aid that keeps children from the poorest households in school.
83% of registered enterprises are in services while 17% are in manufacturing. Only 1% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 69% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 17% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Doda, which ranks 17 of 20 in Jammu and Kashmir for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 48.4 out of 100. It trails the national picture on higher-education enrolment at 11.6%. On class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 32% and schools with usable girls' toilets at 84.9%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) in Doda are in the Doda district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Doda youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.