Pillar: Connectivity
29.9% of households in Dima Hasao fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 59.4%, behind the typical district. The Scholarship Office and District Social Welfare Officer administer the aid that keeps children from the poorest households in 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 class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 31% and higher-education enrolment at 13.1%. On schools with usable girls' toilets at 95.4%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) 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.