Pillar: Economic Participation
77 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Udalguri. 60.8% 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.
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). Only 22% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Udalguri, which ranks 25 of 35 in Assam for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 43.2 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 15.9%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 13,220 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Udalguri are in the Udalguri district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Udalguri youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.