Social Welfare Office in North and Middle Andaman, Andaman and Nicobar Island

The district office handling scholarships, hostels and coaching for SC, ST, OBC and minority students.

North and Middle Andaman, Andaman and Nicobar Island · Pillar: Connectivity

19.7% of households in North and Middle Andaman fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. 18.1% 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.

  • 19.7% India 17.3%
  • 18.1% India 45.7%

Youth opportunity in North and Middle Andaman

79% of registered enterprises are in services while 21% are in manufacturing. Only 1% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 67% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In North and Middle Andaman, which ranks 2 of 3 in Andaman and Nicobar Island for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 49.3 out of 100. The district runs ahead of the national picture on women with a bank account at 95.8% and children under five who are stunted at 27%, while it lags on women who own land at 9.1%.