Pillar: Connectivity
2.6% of households in Thane fall in the poorest wealth quintile, better than the typical district. 21.1% 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.
80% of registered enterprises are in services while 20% are in manufacturing. Only 7% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 71% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 18% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Thane, which ranks 3 of 36 in Maharashtra for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 59.5 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women who own land at 7.9% and children under five who are stunted at 40.8%. On women with a bank account at 80%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Social Welfare Office in Thane are in the Thane district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Thane youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.