Pillar: Connectivity
15.7% of households in Mokokchung fall in the poorest wealth quintile, better than the typical district. 28% of women own a house in their name, behind the typical district. The Social Welfare Office administers pensions, aid, and support schemes aimed at this poorest segment.
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 women who own land at 14.3% and women with a bank account at 63%. On children under five who are stunted at 31.4%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Social Welfare Office 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.