Pillar: Education & Training
In Dima Hasao, 20.4% of young men aged 15 to 21 are out of education, better than the typical district. 27.2% of young women the same age are out of education, better than the typical district. The NIOS Study Centre offers this group a second chance to finish schooling outside the regular system.
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 class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 31%. On youth unemployment aged 15 to 29 at 12.2%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the NIOS Study Centre 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.