Pillar: Connectivity
51.5% of households in Nuapada fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 83.6%, better than the typical district. The Scholarship Office and District Social Welfare Officer administer the aid that keeps children from the poorest households in school.
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 trails the national picture on higher-education enrolment at 12.1%. On class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 38% and schools with usable girls' toilets at 95.5%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) 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.