Scholarship Office (DSWO) in Mokokchung, Nagaland

Pillar: Connectivity

15.7% of households in Mokokchung fall in the poorest wealth quintile, better than the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 33%, behind 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 Mokokchung

60% of registered enterprises are in services while 40% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 28% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 17% of ITI trainers are certified.

In Mokokchung, which ranks 6 of 17 in Nagaland for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 51.2 out of 100. It trails the national picture on higher-education enrolment at 7.7%. On class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 33% and schools with usable girls' toilets at 91.4%, it sits close to the national mark.

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