Pillar: Connectivity
52.1% of households in Umaria fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 54.9%, behind the typical district. The Scholarship Office and District Social Welfare Officer administer the aid that keeps children from the poorest households in school.
86% of registered enterprises are in services while 14% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 48% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 26% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Umaria, which ranks 51 of 55 in Madhya Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 40.9 out of 100. It trails the national picture on higher-education enrolment at 9.7%. On class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 33% and schools with usable girls' toilets at 75.1%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) in Umaria are in the Umaria district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Umaria youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.