Pillar: Connectivity
17.4% of households in Nashik fall in the poorest wealth quintile, close to the typical district. 22.1% 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. 70% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 13% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Nashik, which ranks 15 of 36 in Maharashtra for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 47.8 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women who own land at 15.9% and children under five who are stunted at 42.2%. On women with a bank account at 74%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Social Welfare Office in Nashik are in the Nashik district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Nashik youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.