Pillar: Education & Training
In Nadia, 35.6% of young men aged 15 to 21 are out of education, close to the typical district. 31.9% 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.
72% of registered enterprises are in services while 28% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 54% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 20% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Nadia, which ranks 9 of 23 in West Bengal for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 45.5 out of 100. It trails the national picture on youth unemployment aged 15 to 29 at 20%. On secondary school enrolment in classes 9 to 12 at 68.6% and class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 37%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the NIOS Study Centre in Nadia are in the Nadia district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Nadia youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.