Pillar: Connectivity
24.6% of households in Khandwa fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 50.8%, behind the typical district. The Scholarship Office and District Social Welfare Officer administer the aid that keeps children from the poorest households in school.
83% of registered enterprises are in services while 17% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 44% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 42% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Khandwa, which ranks 29 of 55 in Madhya Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 43.2 out of 100. It trails the national picture on higher-education enrolment at 14.6%. On class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 34% and schools with usable girls' toilets at 96.5%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) in Khandwa are in the Khandwa district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Khandwa youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.