Pillar: Connectivity
2.2% of households in Udupi fall in the poorest wealth quintile, better than the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 96.3%, better than the typical district. The Scholarship Office and District Social Welfare Officer administer the aid that keeps children from the poorest households in school.
78% of registered enterprises are in services while 22% are in manufacturing. Only 6% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 83% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 37% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Udupi, which ranks 5 of 31 in Karnataka for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 53.5 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on higher-education enrolment at 58.2%. On class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 35% and schools with usable girls' toilets at 99.8%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) in Udupi are in the Udupi district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Udupi youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.