The district office handling scholarships, hostels and coaching for SC, ST, OBC and minority students.
44.7% of households in Katni fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. 55% of women own a house in their name, better than 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 8% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 56% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Katni, which ranks 22 of 55 in Madhya Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 44 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women with a bank account at 66.3% and children under five who are stunted at 49.5%. On women who own land at 34.9%, it sits close to the national mark.