Pillar: Education & Training
In Chandel, 14.6% of young men aged 15 to 21 are out of education, better than the typical district. 2.9% of young women the same age are out of education, better than the typical district. The NIOS Study Centre offers this group a second chance to finish schooling outside the regular system.
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% and youth unemployment aged 15 to 29 at 36.5%. On class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 35%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the NIOS Study Centre 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.