Pillar: Connectivity
19.3% of households in Palghar fall in the poorest wealth quintile, close to the typical district. 11.1% 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 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. It trails the national picture on women who own land at 3.7%. On women with a bank account at 78.9% and children under five who are stunted at 33%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Social Welfare Office 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.