Pillar: Education & Training
In Krishnagiri, 30.6% of girls aged 15 to 21 are out of education, close to the typical district. 93.3% of schools have a functional girls' toilet. The Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya exists to pull girls back into schooling and keep them there with residential support.
70% of registered enterprises are in services while 30% are in manufacturing. Only 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 77% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 30% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Krishnagiri, which ranks 9 of 38 in Tamil Nadu for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 54.2 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on secondary school enrolment in classes 9 to 12 at 87.5% and women who own a house at 54%. On women's freedom of movement at 39.4%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the KGBV (Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya) in Krishnagiri are in the Krishnagiri district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Krishnagiri youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.