Pillar: Connectivity
7.7% of households in Kolhapur fall in the poorest wealth quintile, better than the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 81.8%, 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.
64% of registered enterprises are in services while 36% are in manufacturing. Only 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 70% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 18% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Kolhapur, which ranks 10 of 36 in Maharashtra for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 50.3 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 53% and higher-education enrolment at 40.8%. On schools with usable girls' toilets at 98.2%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) in Kolhapur are in the Kolhapur district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Kolhapur youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.