Scholarship Office (DSWO) in Kohima, Nagaland

Pillar: Connectivity

14.6% of households in Kohima fall in the poorest wealth quintile, better than the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 86.9%, better than the typical district. The Scholarship Office and District Social Welfare Officer administer the aid that keeps children from the poorest households in school.

Youth opportunity in Kohima

79% of registered enterprises are in services while 21% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 61% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 15% of ITI trainers are certified.

In Kohima, which ranks 3 of 17 in Nagaland for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 54.5 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on higher-education enrolment at 35.5%. On class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 32% and schools with usable girls' toilets at 95.2%, it sits close to the national mark.

Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) in Kohima are in the Kohima district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Kohima youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.