Pillar: Connectivity
In Dhemaji, 37.2% of children under five are stunted, behind the typical Indian district. The Anganwadi centre is the frontline for changing that: supplementary nutrition, growth monitoring, and pre-school for children up to six.
64% of registered enterprises are in services while 36% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 70% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Dhemaji, which ranks 12 of 35 in Assam for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 45.6 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women who are anaemic at 62.8% and households in the poorest wealth group at 52.1%.
Mandated services and how to locate the Anganwadi Centre in Dhemaji are in the Dhemaji district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Dhemaji youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.