Pillar: Economic Participation
75 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Tamenglong. 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.
52% of registered enterprises are in services while 48% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 41% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 22% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Tamenglong, which ranks 11 of 16 in Manipur for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 49.5 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 48.1%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 935 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Tamenglong are in the Tamenglong district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Tamenglong youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.