Pillar: Connectivity
23.3% of households in Shajapur fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. 21.6% of women own a house in their name, behind the typical district. The Social Welfare Office administers pensions, aid, and support schemes aimed at this poorest segment.
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. The district runs ahead of the national picture on children under five who are stunted at 27.8%, while it lags on women who own land at 19.5% and women with a bank account at 71.2%.
Mandated services and how to locate the Social Welfare Office 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.