Pillar: Economic Participation
49 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in West Kameng. 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.
85% of registered enterprises are in services while 15% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 43% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 20% of ITI trainers are certified.
In West Kameng, which ranks 10 of 27 in Arunachal Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 51.4 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 31.5%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 1,767 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in West Kameng are in the West Kameng district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the West Kameng youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.