Social Welfare Office in Rupnagar, Punjab

The district office handling scholarships, hostels and coaching for SC, ST, OBC and minority students.

Rupnagar, Punjab · Pillar: Connectivity

1.4% of households in Rupnagar fall in the poorest wealth quintile, better than the typical district. 68.5% of women own a house in their name, better than the typical district. The Social Welfare Office administers pensions, aid, and support schemes aimed at this poorest segment.

  • 1.4% India 17.3%
  • 68.5% India 45.7%

Youth opportunity in Rupnagar

79% of registered enterprises are in services while 21% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 82% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In Rupnagar, which ranks 6 of 23 in Punjab for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 54.3 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on women who own land at 44.3% and children under five who are stunted at 15.1%. On women with a bank account at 80.1%, it sits close to the national mark.