Pillar: Connectivity
7.8% of households in Imphal West fall in the poorest wealth quintile, better than the typical district. 52.2% 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.
53% of registered enterprises are in services while 47% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 91% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 41% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Imphal West, which ranks 1 of 16 in Manipur for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 57.3 out of 100. The district runs ahead of the national picture on children under five who are stunted at 15.6%, while it lags on women who own land at 27.1%. On women with a bank account at 76.7%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Social Welfare Office in Imphal West are in the Imphal West district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Imphal West youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.