Pillar: Connectivity
35.9% of households in Kannauj fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. 53.4% of women own a house in their name, better than the typical district. The Social Welfare Office administers pensions, aid, and support schemes aimed at this poorest segment.
73% of registered enterprises are in services while 27% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 47% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). 67% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Kannauj, which ranks 64 of 75 in Uttar Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 41.4 out of 100. The district runs ahead of the national picture on women who own land at 45.9%, while it lags on women with a bank account at 63.4% and children under five who are stunted at 43%.
Mandated services and how to locate the Social Welfare Office in Kannauj are in the Kannauj district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Kannauj youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.