Pillar: Connectivity
9.6% of households in Mathura fall in the poorest wealth quintile, better than the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 74.4%, better than the typical district. The Scholarship Office and District Social Welfare Officer administer the aid that keeps children from the poorest households in school.
71% of registered enterprises are in services while 29% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 58% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 43% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Mathura, which ranks 21 of 75 in Uttar Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 45.1 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on higher-education enrolment at 40.1%. On class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 34% and schools with usable girls' toilets at 90.8%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) in Mathura are in the Mathura district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Mathura youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.