Pillar: Economic Participation
746 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Kamrup Metropolitan. 38.8% of jobs overall are self-employment, better than the typical district. The D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods unit works this ground, helping urban youth set up and sustain small enterprises.
81% of registered enterprises are in services while 19% are in manufacturing. Only 14% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 68% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 44% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Kamrup Metropolitan, which ranks 1 of 35 in Assam for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 60.6 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 19.2%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 70,310 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Kamrup Metropolitan are in the Kamrup Metropolitan district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Kamrup Metropolitan youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.