The district office handling scholarships, hostels and coaching for SC, ST, OBC and minority students.
19.3% of households in Palghar fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. 11.1% 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.
76% of registered enterprises are in services while 24% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 97% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Palghar, which ranks 7 of 36 in Maharashtra for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 51.9 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women who own land at 3.7%. On women with a bank account at 78.9% and children under five who are stunted at 33%, it sits close to the national mark.