The district office handling scholarships, hostels and coaching for SC, ST, OBC and minority students.
36.5% of households in Malda fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. 25.4% 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.
75% of registered enterprises are in services while 25% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 90% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Malda, which ranks 19 of 23 in West Bengal for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 41.7 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women who own land at 23.3% and children under five who are stunted at 40.5%. On women with a bank account at 78%, it sits close to the national mark.