Pillar: Education & Training
In Kallakurichi, 9.4% of young men aged 15 to 21 are out of education, better than the typical district. 13.6% of young women the same age are out of education, better than the typical district. The NIOS Study Centre offers this group a second chance to finish schooling outside the regular system.
75% of registered enterprises are in services while 25% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 85% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 23% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Kallakurichi, which ranks 38 of 38 in Tamil Nadu for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 43.6 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on secondary school enrolment in classes 9 to 12 at 98.6%. On class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 32% and youth unemployment aged 15 to 29 at 10.4%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the NIOS Study Centre in Kallakurichi are in the Kallakurichi district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Kallakurichi youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.