Pillar: Connectivity
3.9% of households in Leh fall in the poorest wealth quintile, better than the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 61.6%, 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 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 55% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 15% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Leh, which ranks 1 of 2 in Ladakh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 59.2 out of 100. It trails the national picture on higher-education enrolment at 9.5%. On class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 36% and schools with usable girls' toilets at 95.3%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) in Leh are in the Leh district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Leh youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.