Pillar: Economic Participation
227 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Biswanath. 48.5% of jobs overall are self-employment, better than the typical district. The D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods unit works this ground, helping urban youth set up and sustain small enterprises.
68% of registered enterprises are in services while 32% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 52% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Biswanath, which ranks 33 of 35 in Assam for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 40.7 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 12.5%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 13,956 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Biswanath are in the Biswanath district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Biswanath youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.