Pillar: Education & Training
In Poonch, 72.4% of schools meet basic facility standards, behind the typical district. The pupil-teacher ratio is 18.4:1, better than the typical district. 7.6% of schools run on a single teacher, behind the typical district. The District and Block Education Offices run the school system these numbers describe.
83% of registered enterprises are in services while 17% are in manufacturing. Only 1% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 51% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 18% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Poonch, which ranks 18 of 20 in Jammu and Kashmir for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 47.9 out of 100. On secondary school enrolment in classes 9 to 12 at 64.1%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the DEO / BEO Office in Poonch are in the Poonch district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Poonch youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.