Pillar: Economic Participation
712 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Lakhimpur. 59.8% 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.
58% of registered enterprises are in services while 42% 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 Lakhimpur, which ranks 5 of 35 in Assam for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 47.5 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 22.5%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 29,055 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Lakhimpur are in the Lakhimpur district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Lakhimpur youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.