Pillar: Connectivity
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 49% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 35% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Katni, which ranks 23 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.
Mandated services and how to locate the Social Welfare Office in Katni are in the Katni district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Katni youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.