Pillar: Connectivity
In Giridih, 31.9% of children under five are stunted, close to the typical Indian district. The Anganwadi centre is the frontline for changing that: supplementary nutrition, growth monitoring, and pre-school for children up to six.
81% of registered enterprises are in services while 19% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 71% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 12% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Giridih, which ranks 21 of 24 in Jharkhand for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 42.9 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women who are anaemic at 64.7% and households in the poorest wealth group at 39.2%.
Mandated services and how to locate the Anganwadi Centre in Giridih are in the Giridih district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Giridih youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.