Pillar: Connectivity
39.4% of households in Balaghat fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 59.7%, behind the typical district. The Scholarship Office and District Social Welfare Officer administer the aid that keeps children from the poorest households in school.
83% of registered enterprises are in services while 17% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 52% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). 66% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Balaghat, which ranks 5 of 55 in Madhya Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 47.1 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on higher-education enrolment at 25.9%. On class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 35% and schools with usable girls' toilets at 82.2%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) in Balaghat are in the Balaghat district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Balaghat youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.