Pillar: Economic Participation
233 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Thoubal. 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.
51% of registered enterprises are in services while 49% are in manufacturing. Only 1% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 62% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Thoubal, which ranks 10 of 16 in Manipur for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 49.7 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 60.7%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 7,788 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Thoubal are in the Thoubal district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Thoubal youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.