Pillar: Connectivity
5.5% of households in Fazilka fall in the poorest wealth quintile, better than the typical district. 67.7% of women own a house in their name, better than the typical district. The Social Welfare Office administers pensions, aid, and support schemes aimed at this poorest segment.
79% of registered enterprises are in services while 21% are in manufacturing. Only 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 65% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). 52% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Fazilka, which ranks 18 of 23 in Punjab for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 51 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on women who own land at 39.2%. On women with a bank account at 79.7% and children under five who are stunted at 35.9%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Social Welfare Office in Fazilka are in the Fazilka district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Fazilka youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.