Social Welfare Office in Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir

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

Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir · Pillar: Connectivity

18.5% of households in Rajouri fall in the poorest wealth quintile, close to the typical district. 76.1% 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.

  • 18.5% India 17.3%
  • 76.1% India 45.7%

Youth opportunity in Rajouri

83% of registered enterprises are in services while 17% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 66% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In Rajouri, which ranks 14 of 20 in Jammu and Kashmir for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 49.3 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on women who own land at 69.2%. On women with a bank account at 78.5% and children under five who are stunted at 30.3%, it sits close to the national mark.