Pillar: Economic Participation
564 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Imphal East. 59.9% 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.
48% of registered enterprises are in services while 52% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 67% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). 60% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Imphal East, which ranks 2 of 16 in Manipur for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 52.7 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 71.7%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 14,213 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Imphal East are in the Imphal East district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Imphal East youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.