Pillar: Connectivity
7.3% of households in Jodhpur fall in the poorest wealth quintile, better than the typical district. 28.5% 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.
66% of registered enterprises are in services while 34% are in manufacturing. Only 7% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 66% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 42% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Jodhpur, which ranks 4 of 41 in Rajasthan for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 50.6 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women who own land at 23.8%. On women with a bank account at 82.4% and children under five who are stunted at 32.6%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Social Welfare Office in Jodhpur are in the Jodhpur district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Jodhpur youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.