The district office handling scholarships, hostels and coaching for SC, ST, OBC and minority students.
36.3% of households in Mahasamund fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. 40.2% 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.
80% of registered enterprises are in services while 20% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 60% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Mahasamund, which ranks 17 of 33 in Chhattisgarh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 43.8 out of 100. It trails the national picture on children under five who are stunted at 36.8%. On women who own land at 36.3% and women with a bank account at 81.4%, it sits close to the national mark.