Pillar: Connectivity
0.3% of households in Chennai fall in the poorest wealth quintile, better than the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 100%, better than the typical district. The Scholarship Office and District Social Welfare Officer administer the aid that keeps children from the poorest households in school.
82% of registered enterprises are in services while 18% are in manufacturing. Only 12% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 94% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 36% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Chennai, which ranks 2 of 38 in Tamil Nadu for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 62.9 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on higher-education enrolment at 68.8%. On class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 34% and schools with usable girls' toilets at 96%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) in Chennai are in the Chennai district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Chennai youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.