Social Welfare Office in Solan, Himachal Pradesh

The district office handling scholarships, hostels and coaching for SC, ST, OBC and minority students.

Solan, Himachal Pradesh · Pillar: Connectivity

2.2% of households in Solan fall in the poorest wealth quintile, better than the typical district. 11.2% 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.

  • 2.2% India 17.3%
  • 11.2% India 45.7%

Youth opportunity in Solan

82% of registered enterprises are in services while 18% are in manufacturing. Only 14% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 100% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In Solan, which ranks 1 of 12 in Himachal Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 67.2 out of 100. The district runs ahead of the national picture on women with a bank account at 89.4%, while it lags on women who own land at 7.6%. On children under five who are stunted at 32.3%, it sits close to the national mark.