Pillar: Education & Training
In Kolasib, 3.7% of young men aged 15 to 21 are out of education, better than the typical district. 3.3% 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.
78% of registered enterprises are in services while 22% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 55% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Kolasib, which ranks 1 of 11 in Mizoram for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 61.5 out of 100. It trails the national picture on class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 29% and youth unemployment aged 15 to 29 at 14.5%. On secondary school enrolment in classes 9 to 12 at 68.2%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the NIOS Study Centre in Kolasib are in the Kolasib district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Kolasib youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.