Pillar: Education & Training
In Shopian, 89% of schools meet basic facility standards, close to the typical district. The pupil-teacher ratio is 15:1, better than the typical district. 0.2% of schools run on a single teacher, better than the typical district. The District and Block Education Offices run the school system these numbers describe.
82% of registered enterprises are in services while 18% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 44% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 7% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Shopian, which ranks 2 of 20 in Jammu and Kashmir for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 56 out of 100. It trails the national picture on secondary school enrolment in classes 9 to 12 at 45%.
Mandated services and how to locate the DEO / BEO Office in Shopian are in the Shopian district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Shopian youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.