Pillar: Connectivity
23.3% of households in Shajapur fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 58.1%, behind the typical district. The Scholarship Office and District Social Welfare Officer administer the aid that keeps children from the poorest households in school.
79% of registered enterprises are in services while 21% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 51% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 36% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Shajapur, which ranks 21 of 55 in Madhya Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 44.1 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 42%. On higher-education enrolment at 20.8% and schools with usable girls' toilets at 88.2%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) in Shajapur are in the Shajapur district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Shajapur youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.