Scholarship Office (DSWO) in Wokha, Nagaland

Pillar: Connectivity

24.3% of households in Wokha fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 19.3%, 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 Wokha

62% of registered enterprises are in services while 38% are in manufacturing. Only 1% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 17% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). 67% of ITI trainers are certified.

In Wokha, which ranks 8 of 17 in Nagaland for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 49.8 out of 100. It trails the national picture on class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 30% and higher-education enrolment at 2.7%. On schools with usable girls' toilets at 86.8%, it sits close to the national mark.

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