The district office handling scholarships, hostels and coaching for SC, ST, OBC and minority students.
43.5% of households in Khowai fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. 17.1% 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.
59% of registered enterprises are in services while 41% are in manufacturing. Only 1% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 61% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Khowai, which ranks 2 of 8 in Tripura for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 46.1 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women who own land at 13.1% and children under five who are stunted at 47%. On women with a bank account at 83.1%, it sits close to the national mark.