Pillar: Economic Participation
369 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Bongaigaon. 69.7% 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.
70% of registered enterprises are in services while 30% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 61% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 12% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Bongaigaon, which ranks 16 of 35 in Assam for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 45.4 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 18%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 17,534 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Bongaigaon are in the Bongaigaon district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Bongaigaon youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.