Pillar: Economic Participation
332 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Khowai. 41.5% 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.
59% of registered enterprises are in services while 41% are in manufacturing. Only 1% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 56% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Khowai, which ranks 2 of 8 in Tripura for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 46.1 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 20.2%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 5,875 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Khowai are in the Khowai district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Khowai youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.