Pillar: Connectivity
34.5% of households in Prayagraj fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. 36.1% 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 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 trails the national picture on women who own land at 26.7% and children under five who are stunted at 37.9%. On women with a bank account at 72.4%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Social Welfare Office 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.