Pillar: Economic Participation
127 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Ri Bhoi. 43.8% of jobs overall are self-employment, better than the typical district. The D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods unit works this ground, helping urban youth set up and sustain small enterprises.
71% of registered enterprises are in services while 29% are in manufacturing. Only 10% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 55% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Ri Bhoi, which ranks 2 of 12 in Meghalaya for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 49.2 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 48.8%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 3,525 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Ri Bhoi are in the Ri Bhoi district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Ri Bhoi youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.