Pillar: Connectivity
In Chhindwara, 41.1% of women are anaemic, better than the typical district. 23.9% of children under five are stunted, better than the typical district. 28.3% of women have low BMI, behind the typical district. The PHC and CHC are the first point of clinical care against all three.
84% of registered enterprises are in services while 16% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 49% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). 68% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Chhindwara, which ranks 15 of 55 in Madhya Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 45 out of 100. It trails the national picture on households in the poorest wealth group at 34.9%.
Mandated services and how to locate the PHC / CHC in Chhindwara are in the Chhindwara district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Chhindwara youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.