Pillar: Connectivity
2.7% of households in Ferozepur fall in the poorest wealth quintile, better than the typical district. 72% 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.
75% of registered enterprises are in services while 25% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 59% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). 50% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Ferozepur, which ranks 16 of 23 in Punjab for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 51.2 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on women who own land at 36.8% and women with a bank account at 87.7%. On children under five who are stunted at 30%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Social Welfare Office in Ferozepur are in the Ferozepur district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Ferozepur youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.