Pillar: Agency & Engagement
Darjeeling has generated 262 jobs through self-employment loans. The district's core road network density is 0.8 /sq km, better than the typical district. The Urban Local Body runs the municipal services and livelihood schemes that sit on top of this base.
86% of registered enterprises are in services while 14% are in manufacturing. Only 9% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 60% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 26% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Darjeeling, which ranks 3 of 23 in West Bengal for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 52 out of 100. The district runs ahead of the national picture on formal-sector jobs at 27.9%, while it lags on gram panchayats with working broadband at 23.9%. The district has 62,410 registered enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the Urban Local Body in Darjeeling are in the Darjeeling district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Darjeeling youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.