Pillar: Connectivity
48.1% of households in Kalahandi fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. 53% of women own a house in their name, better than 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 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 runs ahead of the national picture on women who own land at 43.4%. On women with a bank account at 79.6% and children under five who are stunted at 33%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Social Welfare Office 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.