Pillar: Education & Training
In Nuapada, 44.2% of young men aged 15 to 21 are out of education, behind the typical district. 51% of young women the same age are out of education, behind the typical district. The NIOS Study Centre offers this group a second chance to finish schooling outside the regular system.
79% of registered enterprises are in services while 21% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 69% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 7% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Nuapada, which ranks 21 of 30 in Odisha for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 43.1 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on secondary school enrolment in classes 9 to 12 at 83.6% and youth unemployment aged 15 to 29 at 6.7%. On class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 38%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the NIOS Study Centre in Nuapada are in the Nuapada district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Nuapada youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.