Pillar: Education & Training
Higher education enrolment in Dima Hasao runs at 13.1%, behind the typical district. The district has 5 colleges. The Government Degree College is often the only accessible, affordable option for local students to continue past school.
69% of registered enterprises are in services while 31% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 53% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Dima Hasao, which ranks 14 of 35 in Assam for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 45.5 out of 100. It trails the national picture on secondary school enrolment in classes 9 to 12 at 59.4% and young people in the labour force aged 15 to 29 at 40.8%. On youth unemployment aged 15 to 29 at 12.2%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Government Degree College in Dima Hasao are in the Dima Hasao district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Dima Hasao youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.