Pillar: Economic Participation
334 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Dhemaji. 50.1% 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.
64% of registered enterprises are in services while 36% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 70% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Dhemaji, which ranks 12 of 35 in Assam for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 45.6 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 35.8%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 14,449 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Dhemaji are in the Dhemaji district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Dhemaji youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.