Pillar: Connectivity
25.5% of households in Chandel fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 41.1%, behind the typical district. The Scholarship Office and District Social Welfare Officer administer the aid that keeps children from the poorest households in 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. On class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 35%, higher-education enrolment at 21.1% and schools with usable girls' toilets at 88.2%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) 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.