The district office handling scholarships, hostels and coaching for SC, ST, OBC and minority students.
39.4% of households in Balaghat fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. 49.6% of women own a house in their name, close to the typical district. The Social Welfare Office administers pensions, aid, and support schemes aimed at this poorest segment.
83% of registered enterprises are in services while 17% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 60% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Balaghat, which ranks 5 of 55 in Madhya Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 47 out of 100. The district runs ahead of the national picture on women who own land at 44.2% and women with a bank account at 90.8%, while it lags on children under five who are stunted at 41.9%.