Pillar: Connectivity
0.6% of households in Yanam fall in the poorest wealth quintile, better than the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 34.4%, behind the typical district. The Scholarship Office and District Social Welfare Officer administer the aid that keeps children from the poorest households in school.
72% of registered enterprises are in services while 28% are in manufacturing. Only 19% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 35% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). 100% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Yanam, which ranks 2 of 27 in Puducherry for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 54.7 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on higher-education enrolment at 61.5%. On class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 32% and schools with usable girls' toilets at 100%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) in Yanam are in the Yanam district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Yanam youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.