Model Career Centre in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh

An Employment Exchange or Model Career Centre that registers jobseekers, runs job fairs and offers free counselling.

Kangra, Himachal Pradesh · Pillar: Education & Training

Youth unemployment in Kangra stands at 39.4%, behind the typical district. The youth labour force participation rate is 41%, behind the typical district. The Model Career Centre exists to place young jobseekers against this gap.

  • 39.4% India 10.7%
  • 41% India 47%

Youth opportunity in Kangra

84% of registered enterprises are in services while 16% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 93% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In Kangra, which ranks 8 of 12 in Himachal Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 54 out of 100. On average daily wage for regular work at ₹654.7, self-employed workers at 58.9% and informal workers with any social-security cover at 0%, it sits close to the national mark.