Pillar: Connectivity
In Rayagada, 43.6% of children under five are stunted, behind the typical Indian district. The Anganwadi centre is the frontline for changing that: supplementary nutrition, growth monitoring, and pre-school for children up to six.
77% of registered enterprises are in services while 23% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 59% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 36% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Rayagada, which ranks 7 of 30 in Odisha for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 46.4 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women who are anaemic at 68.9% and households in the poorest wealth group at 51.7%.
Mandated services and how to locate the Anganwadi Centre in Rayagada are in the Rayagada district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Rayagada youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.