Pillar: Connectivity
100% of gram panchayats in Kandhamal are BharatNet service-ready, close to the typical district. 47.3% of young men use the internet, behind the typical district. The Common Service Centre delivers government services digitally on top of this connectivity.
81% of registered enterprises are in services while 19% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 75% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 13% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Kandhamal, which ranks 28 of 30 in Odisha for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 40.9 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women using the internet at 19.8% and women's freedom of movement at 29%.
Mandated services and how to locate the Common Service Centre (CSC) in Kandhamal are in the Kandhamal district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Kandhamal youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.