Pillar: Connectivity
19.7% of households in Washim fall in the poorest wealth quintile, close to the typical district. 19.7% 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.
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 women who own land at 22.7%. On women with a bank account at 80.6% and children under five who are stunted at 35.3%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Social Welfare Office 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.