Pillar: Economic Participation
2,190 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Dimapur. 65% of jobs overall are self-employment, behind the typical district. The D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods unit works this ground, helping urban youth set up and sustain small enterprises.
74% of registered enterprises are in services while 26% are in manufacturing. Only 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 73% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 33% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Dimapur, which ranks 1 of 17 in Nagaland for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 58.4 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 26.6%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 10,489 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Dimapur are in the Dimapur district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Dimapur youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.