Pillar: Economic Participation
139 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Goalpara. 58.1% 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.
72% of registered enterprises are in services while 28% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 58% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Goalpara, which ranks 29 of 35 in Assam for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 42.7 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 12.4%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 21,231 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Goalpara are in the Goalpara district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Goalpara youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.