Pillar: Agency & Engagement
23.9% of women in Nagaon own land in their name, behind the typical district. 72.2% take part in all three major household decisions, close to the typical district. The District Legal Services Authority provides the free legal aid that backs these rights when they are contested.
71% of registered enterprises are in services while 29% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 49% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 18% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Nagaon, which ranks 27 of 35 in Assam for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 43.1 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women who own a house at 35.7%, women's freedom of movement at 32.3% and households in the poorest wealth group at 41.3%.
Mandated services and how to locate the DLSA (Legal Aid) in Nagaon are in the Nagaon district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Nagaon youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.