Pillar: Connectivity
6.1% of households in Lunglei fall in the poorest wealth quintile, better than the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 57.8%, behind the typical district. The Scholarship Office and District Social Welfare Officer administer the aid that keeps children from the poorest households in school.
77% of registered enterprises are in services while 23% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 48% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 20% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Lunglei, which ranks 8 of 11 in Mizoram for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 53.3 out of 100. It trails the national picture on class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 31%. On higher-education enrolment at 20.1% and schools with usable girls' toilets at 73.9%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) in Lunglei are in the Lunglei district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Lunglei youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.