Pillar: Economic Participation
534 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Kamrup. 48.9% 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.
62% of registered enterprises are in services while 38% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 48% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Kamrup, which ranks 3 of 35 in Assam for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 48.1 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 26.6%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 41,207 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Kamrup are in the Kamrup district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Kamrup youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.