Pillar: Economic Participation
523 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Lunglei. 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.
77% of registered enterprises are in services while 23% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 48% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 20% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Lunglei, which ranks 8 of 11 in Mizoram for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 53.3 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 54.7%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 2,692 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Lunglei are in the Lunglei district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Lunglei youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.