Pillar: Economic Participation
6 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in West Karbi Anglong. 74.8% 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.
75% of registered enterprises are in services while 25% are in manufacturing. 31% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 63% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In West Karbi Anglong, which ranks 24 of 35 in Assam for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 43.2 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 13.8%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 3,704 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in West Karbi Anglong are in the West Karbi Anglong district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the West Karbi Anglong youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.