Pillar: Connectivity
26.1% of households in Baran fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. 29.2% of women own a house in their name, behind 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 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 54% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 45% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Baran, which ranks 40 of 41 in Rajasthan for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 43 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women who own land at 26.6% and children under five who are stunted at 46%. On women with a bank account at 77.1%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Social Welfare Office in Baran are in the Baran district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Baran youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.