Pillar: Connectivity
2.5% of households in Kolkata fall in the poorest wealth quintile, better than the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 71.6%, close to the typical district. The Scholarship Office and District Social Welfare Officer administer the aid that keeps children from the poorest households in school.
75% of registered enterprises are in services while 25% are in manufacturing. Only 25% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 48% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). 50% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Kolkata, which ranks 1 of 23 in West Bengal for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 59.1 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 39% and higher-education enrolment at 40.7%. On schools with usable girls' toilets at 99.7%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) in Kolkata are in the Kolkata district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Kolkata youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.