Pillar: Economic Participation
164 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Zunheboto. 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.
59% of registered enterprises are in services while 41% are in manufacturing. Only 1% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 22% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Zunheboto, which ranks 9 of 17 in Nagaland for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 49.7 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 29.3%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 1,260 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Zunheboto are in the Zunheboto district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Zunheboto youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.