Pillar: Connectivity
13.3% of households in Ratnagiri fall in the poorest wealth quintile, better than the typical district. 11% 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.
72% of registered enterprises are in services while 28% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 51% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 3% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Ratnagiri, which ranks 6 of 36 in Maharashtra for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 52.9 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women who own land at 6.1% and women with a bank account at 68.1%. On children under five who are stunted at 31.7%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Social Welfare Office in Ratnagiri are in the Ratnagiri district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Ratnagiri youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.