Pillar: Connectivity
17.3% of households in West Tripura fall in the poorest wealth quintile, close to the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 76.6%, better than the typical district. The Scholarship Office and District Social Welfare Officer administer the aid that keeps children from the poorest households in school.
72% of registered enterprises are in services while 28% are in manufacturing. Only 7% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 50% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In West Tripura, which ranks 1 of 8 in Tripura for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 50.6 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on higher-education enrolment at 36.9%. On class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 37% and schools with usable girls' toilets at 89.9%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) in West Tripura are in the West Tripura district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the West Tripura youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.