Pillar: Connectivity
27.6% of households in Ranchi fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 67.8%, close to the typical district. The Scholarship Office and District Social Welfare Officer administer the aid that keeps children from the poorest households in school.
83% of registered enterprises are in services while 17% are in manufacturing. Only 6% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 63% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 14% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Ranchi, which ranks 2 of 24 in Jharkhand for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 54.7 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on higher-education enrolment at 45.4%. On class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 35% and schools with usable girls' toilets at 96.4%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) in Ranchi are in the Ranchi district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Ranchi youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.