Pillar: Connectivity
19.3% of households in Palghar fall in the poorest wealth quintile, close to the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 97.4%, 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.
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 class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 34%, higher-education enrolment at 20.6% and schools with usable girls' toilets at 95.3%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) 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.