Pillar: Education & Training
Higher education enrolment in Chandel runs at 21.1%, close to the typical district. The district has 2 colleges. The Government Degree College is often the only accessible, affordable option for local students to continue past school.
57% of registered enterprises are in services while 43% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 36% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). 50% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Chandel, which ranks 12 of 16 in Manipur for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 48.4 out of 100. It trails the national picture on secondary school enrolment in classes 9 to 12 at 41.1%, youth unemployment aged 15 to 29 at 36.5% and young people in the labour force aged 15 to 29 at 34.6%.
Mandated services and how to locate the Government Degree College in Chandel are in the Chandel district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Chandel youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.