Pillar: Economic Participation
108 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Chandel. 68.5% 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.
57% of registered enterprises are in services while 43% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 36% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). 50% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Chandel, which ranks 12 of 16 in Manipur for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 48.4 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 56.8%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 1,198 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Chandel are in the Chandel district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Chandel youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.