Pillar: Connectivity
2.5% of households in Sri Muktsar Sahib fall in the poorest wealth quintile, better than the typical district. 57.8% 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 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 62% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 29% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Sri Muktsar Sahib, which ranks 22 of 23 in Punjab for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 50.3 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women who own land at 22.3%. On women with a bank account at 85.9% and children under five who are stunted at 35%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Social Welfare Office in Sri Muktsar Sahib are in the Sri Muktsar Sahib district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Sri Muktsar Sahib youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.