Pillar: Economic Participation
157 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Karbi Anglong. 74.8% of jobs overall are self-employment, behind the typical district. The D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods unit works this ground, helping urban youth set up and sustain small enterprises.
73% of registered enterprises are in services while 27% 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). Only 11% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Karbi Anglong, which ranks 13 of 35 in Assam for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 45.5 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 21.7%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 10,701 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Karbi Anglong are in the Karbi Anglong district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Karbi Anglong youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.