Pillar: Connectivity
In Sahibganj, 49.1% of children under five are stunted, behind 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.
79% of registered enterprises are in services while 21% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 50% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 20% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Sahibganj, which ranks 20 of 24 in Jharkhand for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 43.3 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women who are anaemic at 71.3% and households in the poorest wealth group at 63.7%.
Mandated services and how to locate the Anganwadi Centre in Sahibganj are in the Sahibganj district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Sahibganj youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.