Pillar: Connectivity
27.9% of households in Kasganj fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. 20.9% 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.
79% of registered enterprises are in services while 21% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 46% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Kasganj, which ranks 55 of 75 in Uttar Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 42.3 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women who own land at 15.4%, women with a bank account at 59.8% and children under five who are stunted at 45.1%.
Mandated services and how to locate the Social Welfare Office in Kasganj are in the Kasganj district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Kasganj youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.