Pillar: Education & Training
In Nilgiris, 91% of schools meet basic facility standards, close to the typical district. The pupil-teacher ratio is 17.4:1, better than the typical district. 9.3% of schools run on a single teacher, behind the typical district. The District and Block Education Offices run the school system these numbers describe.
72% of registered enterprises are in services while 28% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 57% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 7% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Nilgiris, which ranks 20 of 38 in Tamil Nadu for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 50.9 out of 100. On secondary school enrolment in classes 9 to 12 at 67.9%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the DEO / BEO Office in Nilgiris are in the Nilgiris district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Nilgiris youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.