Pillar: Connectivity
6.8% of households in Uttara Kannada fall in the poorest wealth quintile, better than the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 73%, 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.
78% of registered enterprises are in services while 22% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 63% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). 51% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Uttara Kannada, which ranks 10 of 31 in Karnataka for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 50.9 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on higher-education enrolment at 22.9%. On class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 36% and schools with usable girls' toilets at 99.5%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) in Uttara Kannada are in the Uttara Kannada district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Uttara Kannada youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.