Model Career Centre in Kokrajhar, Assam

An Employment Exchange or Model Career Centre that registers jobseekers, runs job fairs and offers free counselling.

Kokrajhar, Assam · Pillar: Education & Training

Youth unemployment in Kokrajhar stands at 14.8%, behind the typical district. The youth labour force participation rate is 45%, close to the typical district. The Model Career Centre exists to place young jobseekers against this gap.

  • 14.8% India 10.7%
  • 45% India 47%

Youth opportunity in Kokrajhar

71% of registered enterprises are in services while 29% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 64% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In Kokrajhar, which ranks 18 of 35 in Assam for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 44.7 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on average daily wage for regular work at ₹828.2. On self-employed workers at 56% and informal workers with any social-security cover at 0%, it sits close to the national mark.