Pillar: Economic Participation
204 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Karimganj. 61.1% 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.
73% of registered enterprises are in services while 27% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 55% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Karimganj, which ranks 34 of 35 in Assam for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 39.3 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 9.8%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 23,472 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Karimganj are in the Karimganj district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Karimganj youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.