Social Welfare Office in West Kameng, Arunachal Pradesh

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

West Kameng, Arunachal Pradesh · Pillar: Connectivity

2.2% of households in West Kameng fall in the poorest wealth quintile, better than the typical district. 82.8% of women own a house in their name, better than the typical district. The Social Welfare Office administers pensions, aid, and support schemes aimed at this poorest segment.

  • 2.2% India 17.3%
  • 82.8% India 45.7%

Youth opportunity in West Kameng

85% of registered enterprises are in services while 15% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 52% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In West Kameng, which ranks 8 of 27 in Arunachal Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 50.7 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on women who own land at 75.4% and children under five who are stunted at 24.2%. On women with a bank account at 78.5%, it sits close to the national mark.