Pillar: Agency & Engagement
35.3% of women in Pakyong own land in their name, close to the typical district. 79% take part in all three major household decisions, close to the typical district. The District Legal Services Authority provides the free legal aid that backs these rights when they are contested.
79% of registered enterprises are in services while 21% are in manufacturing. Only 1% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 56% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Pakyong, which ranks 1 of 6 in Sikkim for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 58.9 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on women who own a house at 53.6%, women's freedom of movement at 59.3% and households in the poorest wealth group at 1.4%.
Mandated services and how to locate the DLSA (Legal Aid) in Pakyong are in the Pakyong district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Pakyong youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.