The district office handling scholarships, hostels and coaching for SC, ST, OBC and minority students.
25.5% of households in Chandel fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. 51.9% of women own a house in their name, better than the typical district. The Social Welfare Office administers pensions, aid, and support schemes aimed at this poorest segment.
57% of registered enterprises are in services while 43% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 41% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Chandel, which ranks 11 of 16 in Manipur for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 48.1 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women who own land at 15.2%. On women with a bank account at 75.4% and children under five who are stunted at 34%, it sits close to the national mark.