Pillar: Economic Participation
164 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Tuensang. 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.
68% of registered enterprises are in services while 32% are in manufacturing. Only 50% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). 50% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Tuensang, which ranks 11 of 17 in Nagaland for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 48.2 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 32.1%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 1,424 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Tuensang are in the Tuensang district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Tuensang youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.