The district office handling scholarships, hostels and coaching for SC, ST, OBC and minority students.
33.7% of households in Zunheboto fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. 34.6% 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.
59% of registered enterprises are in services while 41% are in manufacturing. Only 1% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 25% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Zunheboto, which ranks 10 of 17 in Nagaland for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 49.4 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women who own land at 26.3%, women with a bank account at 57.8% and children under five who are stunted at 44%.