Pillar: Connectivity
73.3% of households in Dindori fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. 28.3% of women own a house in their name, behind the typical district. The Social Welfare Office administers pensions, aid, and support schemes aimed at this poorest segment.
82% of registered enterprises are in services while 18% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 56% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 44% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Dindori, which ranks 44 of 55 in Madhya Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 41.4 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women who own land at 24.6% and children under five who are stunted at 38.9%. On women with a bank account at 81.5%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Social Welfare Office in Dindori are in the Dindori district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Dindori youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.