Pillar: Education & Training
In Saiha, 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 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 46% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 17% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Saiha, which ranks 11 of 11 in Mizoram for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 52.7 out of 100. It trails the national picture on secondary school enrolment in classes 9 to 12 at 54.5%, class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 28% and youth unemployment aged 15 to 29 at 14.5%.
Mandated services and how to locate the NIOS Study Centre in Saiha are in the Saiha district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Saiha youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.