Pillar: Economic Participation
522 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Cachar. 62% 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.
74% of registered enterprises are in services while 26% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 56% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 12% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Cachar, which ranks 30 of 35 in Assam for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 42.6 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 7.2%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 52,174 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Cachar are in the Cachar district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Cachar youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.