Pillar: Connectivity
0% of households in Mahe fall in the poorest wealth quintile, better than the typical district. 14.6% of women own a house in their name, behind the typical district. The Social Welfare Office administers pensions, aid, and support schemes aimed at this poorest segment.
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 women who own land at 8.9% and children under five who are stunted at 48.2%. On women with a bank account at 73.3%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Social Welfare Office 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.