Pillar: Economic Participation
294 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Hojai. 59.9% 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.
70% of registered enterprises are in services while 30% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 50% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Hojai, which ranks 32 of 35 in Assam for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 41.1 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 13.2%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 19,287 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Hojai are in the Hojai district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Hojai youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.