Pillar: Connectivity
4.7% of households in Shivamogga fall in the poorest wealth quintile, better than the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 73.3%, 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.
77% of registered enterprises are in services while 23% are in manufacturing. Only 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 73% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Shivamogga, which ranks 20 of 31 in Karnataka for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 46.8 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on higher-education enrolment at 33.5%. On class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 32% and schools with usable girls' toilets at 99.3%, it sits close to the national mark.
What the Scholarship Office (DSWO) is required to do, who runs it and how to find one are in the Scholarship Office (DSWO) reference. For Shivamogga specifically, see the Shivamogga district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). The Shivamogga youth opportunity scorecard carries the full district picture.