Pillar: Economic Participation
260 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Bishnupur. 61.5% 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.
45% of registered enterprises are in services while 55% are in manufacturing. Only 1% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 61% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). 89% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Bishnupur, which ranks 4 of 16 in Manipur for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 51.5 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 67.8%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 6,815 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Bishnupur are in the Bishnupur district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Bishnupur youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.