Pillar: Connectivity
51.2% of households in Lakhimpur Kheri fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. 46.4% of women own a house in their name, close to 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 44% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 42% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Lakhimpur Kheri, which ranks 69 of 75 in Uttar Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 40.2 out of 100. The district runs ahead of the national picture on women who own land at 37.7%, while it lags on children under five who are stunted at 47.6%. On women with a bank account at 74%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Social Welfare Office in Lakhimpur Kheri are in the Lakhimpur Kheri district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Lakhimpur Kheri youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.