The district office handling scholarships, hostels and coaching for SC, ST, OBC and minority students.
39.8% of households in Murshidabad fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. 21.8% 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.
74% of registered enterprises are in services while 26% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 83% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Murshidabad, which ranks 18 of 23 in West Bengal for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 42.7 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women who own land at 18.9%, women with a bank account at 65.2% and children under five who are stunted at 39.8%.