The district office handling scholarships, hostels and coaching for SC, ST, OBC and minority students.
14.9% of households in Dadra and Nagar Haveli fall in the poorest wealth quintile, better than the typical district. 52.6% of women own a house in their name, better than the typical district. The Social Welfare Office administers pensions, aid, and support schemes aimed at this poorest segment.
78% of registered enterprises are in services while 22% are in manufacturing. Only 18% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 43% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Dadra and Nagar Haveli, which ranks 2 of 3 in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 54.8 out of 100. The district runs ahead of the national picture on women who own land at 50.8%, while it lags on children under five who are stunted at 42.4%. On women with a bank account at 85%, it sits close to the national mark.