Pillar: Economic Participation
102 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Khawzawl. 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.
76% of registered enterprises are in services while 24% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 56% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Khawzawl, which ranks 7 of 11 in Mizoram for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 54.5 out of 100. The district has 437 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Khawzawl are in the Khawzawl district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Khawzawl youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.