The district office handling scholarships, hostels and coaching for SC, ST, OBC and minority students.
15.7% of households in Mokokchung fall in the poorest wealth quintile, close to 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 33% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Mokokchung, which ranks 6 of 17 in Nagaland for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 50.9 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.