Pillar: Economic Participation
76 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Gyalshing. 44.6% of jobs overall are self-employment, better than the typical district. The D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods unit works this ground, helping urban youth set up and sustain small enterprises.
82% of registered enterprises are in services while 18% are in manufacturing. Only 1% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 68% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 7% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Gyalshing, which ranks 4 of 6 in Sikkim for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 55.3 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 18.1%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 1,838 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Gyalshing are in the Gyalshing district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Gyalshing youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.