Pillar: Economic Participation
332 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Dhubri. 57.4% 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.
68% of registered enterprises are in services while 32% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 64% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Dhubri, which ranks 31 of 35 in Assam for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 41.2 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 17.7%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 30,395 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Dhubri are in the Dhubri district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Dhubri youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.