Pillar: Economic Participation
145 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Namchi. 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.
80% of registered enterprises are in services while 20% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 56% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 7% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Namchi, which ranks 2 of 6 in Sikkim for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 57.7 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 30.3%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 3,937 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Namchi are in the Namchi district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Namchi youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.