Pillar: Connectivity
63.4% of households in Jhabua fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 52.6%, behind the typical district. The Scholarship Office and District Social Welfare Officer administer the aid that keeps children from the poorest households in school.
80% of registered enterprises are in services while 20% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 46% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 34% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Jhabua, which ranks 47 of 55 in Madhya Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 41.4 out of 100. It trails the national picture on class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 31% and higher-education enrolment at 15.6%. On schools with usable girls' toilets at 92.1%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) in Jhabua are in the Jhabua district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Jhabua youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.