Pillar: Connectivity
20.7% of households in Dewas fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. 45% of women own a house in their name, close to the typical district. The Social Welfare Office administers pensions, aid, and support schemes aimed at this poorest segment.
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. The district runs ahead of the national picture on women who own land at 36.5%, while it lags on women with a bank account at 58.5% and children under five who are stunted at 36.8%.
Mandated services and how to locate the Social Welfare Office 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.