Pillar: Economic Participation
95 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Lawngtlai. 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 1% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 50% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Lawngtlai, which ranks 9 of 11 in Mizoram for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 53.3 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 51.7%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 1,089 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Lawngtlai are in the Lawngtlai district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Lawngtlai youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.