Pillar: Economic Participation
212 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in South Andaman. 50.2% of jobs overall are self-employment, better than the typical district. The D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods unit works this ground, helping urban youth set up and sustain small enterprises.
84% of registered enterprises are in services while 16% are in manufacturing. Only 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 76% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In South Andaman, which ranks 1 of 3 in Andaman and Nicobar Island for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 54.9 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 23.1%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 12,752 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in South Andaman are in the South Andaman district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the South Andaman youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.