Pillar: Connectivity
10.4% of households in Akola fall in the poorest wealth quintile, better than the typical district. 26.4% 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.
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 women who own land at 23.6%. On women with a bank account at 72% and children under five who are stunted at 31.8%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Social Welfare Office 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.