Pillar: Agency & Engagement
33.5% of women in Tinsukia own land in their name, close to the typical district. 73% 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.
73% of registered enterprises are in services while 27% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 45% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 5% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Tinsukia, which ranks 7 of 35 in Assam for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 46.9 out of 100. The district runs ahead of the national picture on women's freedom of movement at 49.6%, while it lags on women who own a house at 36.5% and households in the poorest wealth group at 33.6%.
Mandated services and how to locate the DLSA (Legal Aid) in Tinsukia are in the Tinsukia district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Tinsukia youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.