Social Welfare Office in Tuensang, Nagaland

Pillar: Connectivity

46.7% of households in Tuensang fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. 25.2% 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.

Youth opportunity in Tuensang

68% of registered enterprises are in services while 32% are in manufacturing. Only 50% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). 50% of ITI trainers are certified.

In Tuensang, which ranks 11 of 17 in Nagaland for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 48.2 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women who own land at 20.4%, women with a bank account at 33% and children under five who are stunted at 37.1%.

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