Pillar: Education & Training
In Almora, 37.5% of young men aged 15 to 21 are out of education, behind the typical district. 35% of young women the same age are out of education, close to the typical district. The NIOS Study Centre offers this group a second chance to finish schooling outside the regular system.
84% of registered enterprises are in services while 16% are in manufacturing. Only 1% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 55% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 25% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Almora, which ranks 10 of 13 in Uttarakhand for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 47.3 out of 100. It trails the national picture on youth unemployment aged 15 to 29 at 13.9%. On secondary school enrolment in classes 9 to 12 at 68.6% and class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 33%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the NIOS Study Centre in Almora are in the Almora district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Almora youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.