Pillar: Connectivity
34.5% of households in Prayagraj fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 66.3%, close to the typical district. The Scholarship Office and District Social Welfare Officer administer the aid that keeps children from the poorest households in school.
79% of registered enterprises are in services while 21% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 52% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 45% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Prayagraj, which ranks 35 of 75 in Uttar Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 44.3 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 40% and higher-education enrolment at 57.4%. On schools with usable girls' toilets at 95.7%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) in Prayagraj are in the Prayagraj district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Prayagraj youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.