Pillar: Connectivity
23.9% of households in Kishtwar fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 58.3%, behind the typical district. The Scholarship Office and District Social Welfare Officer administer the aid that keeps children from the poorest households in school.
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 class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 30% and higher-education enrolment at 9.6%. On schools with usable girls' toilets at 68.7%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) 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.