Pillar: Connectivity
19.7% of households in Washim fall in the poorest wealth quintile, close to the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 84.2%, 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.
77% of registered enterprises are in services while 23% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 73% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 27% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Washim, which ranks 29 of 36 in Maharashtra for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 43.6 out of 100. It trails the national picture on higher-education enrolment at 16.7%. On class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 38% and schools with usable girls' toilets at 97.7%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) in Washim are in the Washim district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Washim youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.