Pillar: Agency & Engagement
24.5% of women in Nalbari own land in their name, behind the typical district. 79.6% 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.
60% of registered enterprises are in services while 40% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 58% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Nalbari, which ranks 6 of 35 in Assam for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 47.4 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women who own a house at 27.5%, women's freedom of movement at 30.3% and households in the poorest wealth group at 29.9%.
Mandated services and how to locate the DLSA (Legal Aid) in Nalbari are in the Nalbari district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Nalbari youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.