Pillar: Economic Participation
671 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Sonitpur. 48.5% of jobs overall are self-employment, better than 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 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 46% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Sonitpur, which ranks 20 of 35 in Assam for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 44.6 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 14.3%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 28,317 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Sonitpur are in the Sonitpur district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Sonitpur youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.