Andaman and Nicobar Island has a population of about 4.1 lakh across 3 districts, with roughly 1.0 lakh young people aged 15 to 29.
In Andaman and Nicobar Island, labour force participation is 72.5% and unemployment is 10.6%.
39.6% of working young people hold regular jobs, 50.2% are self-employed, 10.2% work in casual employment.
By sector, agriculture employs 21.3% of the workforce.
Per capita income is Rs 2.7 lakh per year; there are 18775 registered MSMEs per 10,000 residents; manufacturing accounts for 17.3% of those MSMEs and services for 82.7%.
The EPFO-covered formal sector accounts for about 10% of the labour force, across 495 registered establishments.
In the Class 10 National Achievement Survey 2021, students in Andaman and Nicobar Island averaged 44.3% (57.0% in English, 35.0% in mathematics); secondary enrolment in classes 9 to 12 is 74.3%.
Government-funded short skill courses under PMKVY in Andaman and Nicobar Island most often train young people as Assistant Plumber - General, Social Media Influencer, Electrical Technician.
The most-taken Industrial Training Institute (ITI) trades by admission are Electrician (NSQF), Information Communication Technology System Maintenance (NSQF), Draughtsman (Civil) (NSQF).
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