Pillar: Connectivity
19.4% of households in Parbhani fall in the poorest wealth quintile, close to the typical district. 37.2% 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.
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 women with a bank account at 62.4% and children under five who are stunted at 37.6%. On women who own land at 33%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Social Welfare Office 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.