Pillar: Connectivity
54.2% of households in Shahdol fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 59.4%, 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 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 41% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). 65% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Shahdol, which ranks 30 of 55 in Madhya Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 43.1 out of 100. On class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 32%, higher-education enrolment at 17.8% and schools with usable girls' toilets at 84.8%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) in Shahdol are in the Shahdol district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Shahdol youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.