Pillar: Connectivity
59% of households in Paschim Medinipur fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. 10.8% of women own a house in their name, behind the typical district. The Social Welfare Office administers pensions, aid, and support schemes aimed at this poorest segment.
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 women who own land at 5.3%. On women with a bank account at 74.2% and children under five who are stunted at 31.1%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Social Welfare Office 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.