Pillar: Agency & Engagement
39.2% of women in West Karbi Anglong own land in their name, better than the typical district. 78% 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.
75% of registered enterprises are in services while 25% are in manufacturing. 31% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 63% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In West Karbi Anglong, which ranks 24 of 35 in Assam for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 43.2 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women's freedom of movement at 28.4% and households in the poorest wealth group at 53.5%. On women who own a house at 46%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the DLSA (Legal Aid) in West Karbi Anglong are in the West Karbi Anglong district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the West Karbi Anglong youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.