Pillar: Connectivity
44.5% of households in South Tripura fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 68.1%, close to the typical district. The Scholarship Office and District Social Welfare Officer administer the aid that keeps children from the poorest households in school.
67% of registered enterprises are in services while 33% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 66% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In South Tripura, which ranks 6 of 8 in Tripura for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 43.5 out of 100. It trails the national picture on higher-education enrolment at 14.5%. On class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 34% and schools with usable girls' toilets at 64.9%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) in South Tripura are in the South Tripura district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the South Tripura youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.