Pillar: Connectivity
45% of households in Barwani fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 37%, behind the typical district. The Scholarship Office and District Social Welfare Officer administer the aid that keeps children from the poorest households in school.
82% of registered enterprises are in services while 18% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 32% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 36% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Barwani, which ranks 55 of 55 in Madhya Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 38.1 out of 100. It trails the national picture on class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 30% and higher-education enrolment at 15.8%. On schools with usable girls' toilets at 92.9%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) in Barwani are in the Barwani district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Barwani youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.