Pillar: Connectivity
36.1% of households in Ramban fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. 58.3% of women own a house in their name, better than the typical district. The Social Welfare Office administers pensions, aid, and support schemes aimed at this poorest segment.
87% of registered enterprises are in services while 13% are in manufacturing. Only 1% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 60% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 25% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Ramban, which ranks 19 of 20 in Jammu and Kashmir for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 47.4 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on women who own land at 52.7%, women with a bank account at 89% and children under five who are stunted at 25.7%.
Mandated services and how to locate the Social Welfare Office in Ramban are in the Ramban district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Ramban youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.