Pillar: Connectivity
41.3% of households in Nagaon fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. 35.7% 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.
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 land at 23.9% and children under five who are stunted at 38.9%. On women with a bank account at 80.5%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Social Welfare Office 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.