Pillar: Economic Participation
518 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Sepahijala. 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.
60% of registered enterprises are in services while 40% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 61% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Sepahijala, which ranks 5 of 8 in Tripura for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 44 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 25.9%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 8,002 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Sepahijala are in the Sepahijala district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Sepahijala youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.