Pillar: Connectivity
In Paschim Medinipur, 81.1% of women are anaemic, behind the typical district. 31.1% of children under five are stunted, close to the typical district. 18.5% of women have low BMI, close to the typical district. The PHC and CHC are the first point of clinical care against all three.
78% of registered enterprises are in services while 22% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 63% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 13% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Paschim Medinipur, which ranks 15 of 23 in West Bengal for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 43.4 out of 100. It trails the national picture on households in the poorest wealth group at 59%.
Mandated services and how to locate the PHC / CHC in Paschim Medinipur are in the Paschim Medinipur district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Paschim Medinipur youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.