Pillar: Education & Training
In Kathua, 80.3% of schools meet basic facility standards, close to the typical district. The pupil-teacher ratio is 15.6:1, better than the typical district. 13.7% of schools run on a single teacher, behind the typical district. The District and Block Education Offices run the school system these numbers describe.
84% of registered enterprises are in services while 16% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 67% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 15% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Kathua, which ranks 5 of 20 in Jammu and Kashmir for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 55.3 out of 100. On secondary school enrolment in classes 9 to 12 at 69.6%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the DEO / BEO Office in Kathua are in the Kathua district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Kathua youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.