Pillar: Agency & Engagement
21.9% of women in Udalguri own land in their name, behind the typical district. 72.8% 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.
66% of registered enterprises are in services while 34% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 50% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 22% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Udalguri, which ranks 25 of 35 in Assam for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 43.2 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women who own a house at 30.7%, women's freedom of movement at 29.4% and households in the poorest wealth group at 48.6%.
Mandated services and how to locate the DLSA (Legal Aid) in Udalguri are in the Udalguri district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Udalguri youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.