Pillar: Economic Participation
350 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Kokrajhar. 56% 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.
71% of registered enterprises are in services while 29% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 60% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Kokrajhar, which ranks 19 of 35 in Assam for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 44.8 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 14.1%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 18,657 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Kokrajhar are in the Kokrajhar district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Kokrajhar youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.