Pillar: Connectivity
24.6% of households in Gadchiroli fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. 24.7% 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.
79% of registered enterprises are in services while 21% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 56% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 25% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Gadchiroli, which ranks 34 of 36 in Maharashtra for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 41.1 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women who own land at 20.5% and women with a bank account at 68.7%. On children under five who are stunted at 35.7%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Social Welfare Office in Gadchiroli are in the Gadchiroli district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Gadchiroli youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.