Pillar: Connectivity
19.4% of households in Parbhani fall in the poorest wealth quintile, close to the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 79.9%, 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.
79% of registered enterprises are in services while 21% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 68% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 22% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Parbhani, which ranks 26 of 36 in Maharashtra for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 44.5 out of 100. It trails the national picture on higher-education enrolment at 16%. On class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 34% and schools with usable girls' toilets at 90.7%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) in Parbhani are in the Parbhani district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Parbhani youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.