Pillar: Education & Training
In Amritsar, 94.6% of schools meet basic facility standards, close to the typical district. The pupil-teacher ratio is 22.1:1, close to the typical district. 5.9% of schools run on a single teacher, behind the typical district. The District and Block Education Offices run the school system these numbers describe.
75% of registered enterprises are in services while 25% are in manufacturing. Only 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 60% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 13% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Amritsar, which ranks 13 of 23 in Punjab for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 51.4 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on secondary school enrolment in classes 9 to 12 at 84%.
Mandated services and how to locate the DEO / BEO Office in Amritsar are in the Amritsar district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Amritsar youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.