Pillar: Economic Participation
129 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Dima Hasao. 77.5% 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.
69% of registered enterprises are in services while 31% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 53% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Dima Hasao, which ranks 14 of 35 in Assam for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 45.5 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 13.6%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 3,450 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Dima Hasao are in the Dima Hasao district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Dima Hasao youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.