Pillar: Economic Participation
194 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Morigaon. 64.5% 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.
66% of registered enterprises are in services while 34% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 50% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Morigaon, which ranks 21 of 35 in Assam for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 44.4 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 8.7%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 19,534 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Morigaon are in the Morigaon district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Morigaon youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.