Pillar: Economic Participation
605 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Hailakandi. 63.9% 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.
75% of registered enterprises are in services while 25% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 56% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Hailakandi, which ranks 35 of 35 in Assam for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 38.1 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 1.6%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 15,188 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Hailakandi are in the Hailakandi district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Hailakandi youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.