Pillar: Connectivity
59% of households in Sidhi fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 62.6%, close to 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 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 55% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 20% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Sidhi, which ranks 19 of 55 in Madhya Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 44.5 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 55% and higher-education enrolment at 22.9%. On schools with usable girls' toilets at 85.4%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) in Sidhi are in the Sidhi district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Sidhi youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.