Pillar: Economic Participation
81 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Lohit. 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.
65% of registered enterprises are in services while 35% are in manufacturing. Only 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 49% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Lohit, which ranks 6 of 27 in Arunachal Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 53 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 35.6%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 868 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Lohit are in the Lohit district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Lohit youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.