Pillar: Economic Participation
385 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Baksa. 59.2% of jobs overall are self-employment, close to 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 1% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 40% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Baksa, which ranks 9 of 35 in Assam for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 46.8 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 22.8%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 12,213 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Baksa are in the Baksa district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Baksa youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.