Pillar: Connectivity
26.8% of households in Shahjahanpur fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. 39.6% 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.
74% of registered enterprises are in services while 26% are in manufacturing. Only 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 39% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 45% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Shahjahanpur, which ranks 54 of 75 in Uttar Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 42.3 out of 100. It trails the national picture on children under five who are stunted at 44.5%. On women who own land at 30.3% and women with a bank account at 80.9%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Social Welfare Office in Shahjahanpur are in the Shahjahanpur district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Shahjahanpur youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.