Pillar: Connectivity
In Kalahandi, 33% of children under five are stunted, close to the typical Indian district. The Anganwadi centre is the frontline for changing that: supplementary nutrition, growth monitoring, and pre-school for children up to six.
80% of registered enterprises are in services while 20% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 63% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 3% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Kalahandi, which ranks 27 of 30 in Odisha for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 41.4 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women who are anaemic at 64% and households in the poorest wealth group at 48.1%.
Mandated services and how to locate the Anganwadi Centre in Kalahandi are in the Kalahandi district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Kalahandi youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.