Pillar: Connectivity
30.8% of households in Kendrapara fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 68.3%, close to 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 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 56% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 25% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Kendrapara, which ranks 17 of 30 in Odisha for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 43.5 out of 100. It trails the national picture on higher-education enrolment at 16.4%. On class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 38% and schools with usable girls' toilets at 96.4%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) in Kendrapara are in the Kendrapara district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Kendrapara youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.