Pillar: Economic Participation
395 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Unakoti. 54.7% of jobs overall are self-employment, close to the typical district. The D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods unit works this ground, helping urban youth set up and sustain small enterprises.
75% of registered enterprises are in services while 25% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 61% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Unakoti, which ranks 7 of 8 in Tripura for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 42.7 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 17.2%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 7,627 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Unakoti are in the Unakoti district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Unakoti youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.