Pillar: Connectivity
6.7% of households in Ramanathapuram fall in the poorest wealth quintile, better than the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 76.1%, 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.
73% of registered enterprises are in services while 27% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 65% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 17% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Ramanathapuram, which ranks 34 of 38 in Tamil Nadu for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 47.5 out of 100. It trails the national picture on class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 31%. On higher-education enrolment at 20.9% and schools with usable girls' toilets at 93.8%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) in Ramanathapuram are in the Ramanathapuram district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Ramanathapuram youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.