Social Welfare Office in Namchi, Sikkim

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

Namchi, Sikkim · Pillar: Connectivity

3.6% of households in Namchi fall in the poorest wealth quintile, better than the typical district. 64.9% 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.

  • 3.6% India 17.3%
  • 64.9% India 45.7%

Youth opportunity in Namchi

80% of registered enterprises are in services while 20% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 57% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In Namchi, which ranks 3 of 6 in Sikkim for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 57 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on women who own land at 59.4% and children under five who are stunted at 24.8%. On women with a bank account at 73%, it sits close to the national mark.