Pillar: Economic Participation
214 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Champhai. 62.9% 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.
80% of registered enterprises are in services while 20% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 65% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Champhai, which ranks 3 of 11 in Mizoram for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 60.1 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 56%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 2,145 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Champhai are in the Champhai district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Champhai youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.