Pillar: Connectivity
In Azamgarh, 33.4% of children under five are stunted, close to the typical Indian district. The Anganwadi centre is the frontline for changing that: supplementary nutrition, growth monitoring, and pre-school for children up to six.
73% of registered enterprises are in services while 27% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 47% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). 50% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Azamgarh, which ranks 63 of 75 in Uttar Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 41.4 out of 100. It trails the national picture on households in the poorest wealth group at 29.4%. On women who are anaemic at 54%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Anganwadi Centre in Azamgarh are in the Azamgarh district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Azamgarh youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.