Pillar: Agency & Engagement
38.1% of women in Darrang own land in their name, better than the typical district. 83% take part in all three major household decisions, better than the typical district. The District Legal Services Authority provides the free legal aid that backs these rights when they are contested.
69% of registered enterprises are in services while 31% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 62% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Darrang, which ranks 23 of 35 in Assam for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 44.1 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women's freedom of movement at 16.6% and households in the poorest wealth group at 44.5%. On women who own a house at 46.2%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the DLSA (Legal Aid) in Darrang are in the Darrang district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Darrang youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.