Pillar: Economic Participation
134 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Chirang. 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.
67% of registered enterprises are in services while 33% 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).
In Chirang, which ranks 18 of 35 in Assam for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 45.1 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 19.7%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 9,124 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Chirang are in the Chirang district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Chirang youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.