Pillar: Economic Participation
1,877 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Aizawl. 53.2% 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.
82% of registered enterprises are in services while 18% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 81% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 39% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Aizawl, which ranks 2 of 11 in Mizoram for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 61.2 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 52.4%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 16,433 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Aizawl are in the Aizawl district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Aizawl youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.