Pillar: Education & Training
In Pondicherry, 99.6% of schools meet basic facility standards, better than the typical district. The pupil-teacher ratio is 18.2:1, better than the typical district. 0% of schools run on a single teacher, better than the typical district. The District and Block Education Offices run the school system these numbers describe.
82% of registered enterprises are in services while 18% are in manufacturing. Only 7% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 71% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). 64% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Pondicherry, which ranks 1 of 2 in Puducherry for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 59.7 out of 100. On secondary school enrolment in classes 9 to 12 at 67.4%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the DEO / BEO Office in Pondicherry are in the Pondicherry district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Pondicherry youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.