Pillar: Connectivity
40.8% of households in Jabalpur fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 56.5%, 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 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 48% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). 67% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Jabalpur, which ranks 4 of 55 in Madhya Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 47.4 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on higher-education enrolment at 42.2%. On class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 33% and schools with usable girls' toilets at 95.2%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) in Jabalpur are in the Jabalpur district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Jabalpur youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.