Social Welfare Office in Soreng, Sikkim

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

Soreng, Sikkim · Pillar: Connectivity

4.7% of households in Soreng fall in the poorest wealth quintile, better than the typical district. 36.2% 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.

  • 4.7% India 17.3%
  • 36.2% India 45.7%

Youth opportunity in Soreng

75% of registered enterprises are in services while 25% are in manufacturing. 60% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In Soreng, which ranks 5 of 6 in Sikkim for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 52.1 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on children under five who are stunted at 25.2%. On women who own land at 31.2% and women with a bank account at 83.1%, it sits close to the national mark.