Pillar: Connectivity
In Palghar, 56.8% of women are anaemic, close to the typical district. 33% of children under five are stunted, close to the typical district. 27.4% of women have low BMI, behind the typical district. The PHC and CHC are the first point of clinical care against all three.
76% of registered enterprises are in services while 24% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 76% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 11% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Palghar, which ranks 8 of 36 in Maharashtra for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 51.9 out of 100. On households in the poorest wealth group at 19.3%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the PHC / CHC in Palghar are in the Palghar district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Palghar youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.