Pillar: Connectivity
20.7% of households in Dewas fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 58.4%, behind the typical district. The Scholarship Office and District Social Welfare Officer administer the aid that keeps children from the poorest households in school.
79% of registered enterprises are in services while 21% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 51% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 32% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Dewas, which ranks 37 of 55 in Madhya Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 42.5 out of 100. It trails the national picture on higher-education enrolment at 13.8%. On class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 32% and schools with usable girls' toilets at 91.5%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) in Dewas are in the Dewas district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Dewas youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.