Pillar: Connectivity
10.4% of households in Akola fall in the poorest wealth quintile, better than the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 76.6%, better than the typical district. The Scholarship Office and District Social Welfare Officer administer the aid that keeps children from the poorest households in school.
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 runs ahead of the national picture on higher-education enrolment at 23.1%. On class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 34% and schools with usable girls' toilets at 90.3%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) 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.