Pillar: Connectivity
34.9% of households in Chhindwara fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 53.4%, behind the typical district. The Scholarship Office and District Social Welfare Officer administer the aid that keeps children from the poorest households in school.
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 runs ahead of the national picture on higher-education enrolment at 27.4%. On class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 34% and schools with usable girls' toilets at 92.2%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) 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.