Pillar: Economic Participation
37 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Mangan. 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.
70% of registered enterprises are in services while 30% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 43% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Mangan, which ranks 6 of 6 in Sikkim for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 52.6 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 27.1%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 906 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Mangan are in the Mangan district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Mangan youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.