Pillar: Connectivity
3.2% of households in Tiruppur fall in the poorest wealth quintile, better than the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 97.6%, 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.
50% of registered enterprises are in services while 50% are in manufacturing. Only 9% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 75% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 20% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Tiruppur, which ranks 14 of 38 in Tamil Nadu for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 51.9 out of 100. It trails the national picture on higher-education enrolment at 16.2%. On class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 32% and schools with usable girls' toilets at 96.9%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) in Tiruppur are in the Tiruppur district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Tiruppur youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.