Pillar: Connectivity
5.9% of households in Kota fall in the poorest wealth quintile, better than the typical district. 32.8% 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 7% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 65% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 29% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Kota, which ranks 13 of 41 in Rajasthan for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 49.1 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women who own land at 21%. On women with a bank account at 86% and children under five who are stunted at 29.5%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Social Welfare Office in Kota are in the Kota district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Kota youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.