Pillar: Connectivity
40.5% of households in Karbi Anglong fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. 30.8% of women own a house in their name, behind the typical district. The Social Welfare Office administers pensions, aid, and support schemes aimed at this poorest segment.
73% of registered enterprises are in services while 27% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 58% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 11% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Karbi Anglong, which ranks 13 of 35 in Assam for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 45.5 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women who own land at 28.2%. On women with a bank account at 79.9% and children under five who are stunted at 31.6%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Social Welfare Office in Karbi Anglong are in the Karbi Anglong district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Karbi Anglong youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.