Pillar: Economic Participation
1,514 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Barpeta. 71.4% 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 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 68% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 6% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Barpeta, which ranks 15 of 35 in Assam for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 45.5 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 9.5%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 34,320 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Barpeta are in the Barpeta district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Barpeta youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.