Pillar: Economic Participation
176 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Serchhip. 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.
56% of registered enterprises are in services while 44% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 61% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Serchhip, which ranks 5 of 11 in Mizoram for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 58.5 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 53.9%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 1,401 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Serchhip are in the Serchhip district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Serchhip youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.