Pillar: Connectivity
11.7% of households in Uttar Kashi fall in the poorest wealth quintile, better than the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 79.7%, better than the typical district. The Scholarship Office and District Social Welfare Officer administer the aid that keeps children from the poorest households in school.
81% of registered enterprises are in services while 19% are in manufacturing. Only 1% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 64% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 20% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Uttar Kashi, which ranks 12 of 13 in Uttarakhand for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 47.2 out of 100. It trails the national picture on higher-education enrolment at 17.1%. On class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 33% and schools with usable girls' toilets at 86.3%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) in Uttar Kashi are in the Uttar Kashi district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Uttar Kashi youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.