Pillar: Connectivity
48.1% of households in Purba Medinipur fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 73.6%, 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.
67% of registered enterprises are in services while 33% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 61% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 9% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Purba Medinipur, which ranks 14 of 23 in West Bengal for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 43.5 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 42%. On higher-education enrolment at 18% and 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 Purba Medinipur are in the Purba Medinipur district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Purba Medinipur youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.