The district office handling scholarships, hostels and coaching for SC, ST, OBC and minority students.
17.3% of households in Ariyalur fall in the poorest wealth quintile, close to the typical district. 50.4% 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.
75% of registered enterprises are in services while 25% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 85% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Ariyalur, which ranks 28 of 38 in Tamil Nadu for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 48.8 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on women with a bank account at 95% and children under five who are stunted at 25.3%. On women who own land at 35.9%, it sits close to the national mark.