Pillar: Economic Participation
33 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in East Siang. 70.2% of jobs overall are self-employment, behind the typical district. The D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods unit works this ground, helping urban youth set up and sustain small enterprises.
66% of registered enterprises are in services while 34% are in manufacturing. Only 6% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 69% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In East Siang, which ranks 2 of 27 in Arunachal Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 55.9 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 20.9%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 1,403 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in East Siang are in the East Siang district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the East Siang youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.