Pillar: Connectivity
34.3% of households in Budaun fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. 39.3% of women own a house in their name, behind the typical district. The Social Welfare Office administers pensions, aid, and support schemes aimed at this poorest segment.
74% of registered enterprises are in services while 26% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 34% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 6% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Budaun, which ranks 74 of 75 in Uttar Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 38.4 out of 100. The district runs ahead of the national picture on women who own land at 37.5%, while it lags on women with a bank account at 67.9% and children under five who are stunted at 51.8%.
Mandated services and how to locate the Social Welfare Office in Budaun are in the Budaun district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Budaun youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.