Scholarship Office (DSWO) in South Andaman, Andaman and Nicobar Island

A chain of district and college offices that move your scholarship application from form to bank-account payout.

South Andaman, Andaman and Nicobar Island · Pillar: Connectivity

1.7% of households in South Andaman fall in the poorest wealth quintile, better than the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 77.6%, better than the typical district. The Scholarship Office and District Social Welfare Officer administer the aid that keeps children from the poorest households in school.

  • 1.7% India 17.3%
  • 77.6% India 66.9%

Youth opportunity in South Andaman

84% of registered enterprises are in services while 16% are in manufacturing. Only 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 78% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In South Andaman, which ranks 1 of 3 in Andaman and Nicobar Island for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 55 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on higher-education enrolment at 22.6%. On class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 38% and schools with usable girls' toilets at 100%, it sits close to the national mark.