District Industries Centre (DIC) in West Siang, Arunachal Pradesh

A state office in every district that helps people register a unit and apply for MSME loans, subsidies, and Udyam.

West Siang, Arunachal Pradesh · Pillar: Opportunity Infrastructure

West Siang has 1,156 registered MSMEs. 7.1% of the workforce is employed in small and medium enterprises, better than the typical district. The District Industries Centre registers, licenses, and supports this enterprise base.

  • 1,156 India 38,876
  • 7.1% India 3.3%

Youth opportunity in West Siang

76% of registered enterprises are in services while 24% are in manufacturing. Only 7% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 53% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In West Siang, which ranks 17 of 27 in Arunachal Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 48.6 out of 100. On jobs created through enterprise-credit schemes at 65, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 283 registered manufacturing enterprises.