Pillar: Education & Training
In Kishtwar, 64.3% of schools meet basic facility standards, behind the typical district. The pupil-teacher ratio is 15.2:1, better than the typical district. 5.2% of schools run on a single teacher, close to the typical district. The District and Block Education Offices run the school system these numbers describe.
88% of registered enterprises are in services while 12% are in manufacturing. Only 1% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 57% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 8% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Kishtwar, which ranks 20 of 20 in Jammu and Kashmir for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 47.2 out of 100. It trails the national picture on secondary school enrolment in classes 9 to 12 at 58.3%.
Mandated services and how to locate the DEO / BEO Office in Kishtwar are in the Kishtwar district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Kishtwar youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.