Pillar: Education & Training
In Pauri Garhwal, 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.
81% of registered enterprises are in services while 19% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 56% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 38% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Pauri Garhwal, which ranks 7 of 13 in Uttarakhand for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 49 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 71.4% and class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 35%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the NIOS Study Centre in Pauri Garhwal are in the Pauri Garhwal district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Pauri Garhwal youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.