Pillar: Connectivity
100% of Mahe's population lives within 20 km of a railway station, better than the typical district. Railway stops run at 0 per lakh population each week. This Public Transport Node is the physical link between the district's workforce and jobs elsewhere.
78% of registered enterprises are in services while 22% are in manufacturing. Only 19% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 76% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 22% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Mahe, which ranks 2 of 15 in Puducherry for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 61.6 out of 100. It trails the national picture on young people in the labour force aged 15 to 29 at 41.7% and women's freedom of movement at 15.6%.
Mandated services and how to locate the Public Transport Node in Mahe are in the Mahe district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Mahe youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.