Pillar: Economic Participation
Akola's credit-deposit ratio stands at 90.2, better than the typical district. 57.6% of credit goes toward productive, non-personal use, close to the typical district. Bank-led credit in the district is the channel that turns local deposits into loans for business.
76% of registered enterprises are in services while 24% are in manufacturing. Only 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 65% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 38% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Akola, which ranks 28 of 36 in Maharashtra for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 43.8 out of 100. It trails the national picture on bank branches per lakh people at 9.4.
Mandated services and how to locate the Bank-Led Credit for Enterprise in Akola are in the Akola district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Akola youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.