Manipur has a population of about 33.1 lakh across 16 districts, with roughly 9.0 lakh young people aged 15 to 29.
In Manipur, labour force participation is 68.8% and unemployment is 5.7%.
28.6% of working young people hold regular jobs, 64.3% are self-employed, 7.1% work in casual employment.
By sector, agriculture employs 28.4% of the workforce.
Per capita income is Rs 1.3 lakh per year; there are 127987 registered MSMEs per 10,000 residents; manufacturing accounts for 48.8% of those MSMEs and services for 51.2%.
The EPFO-covered formal sector accounts for about 1% of the labour force, across 439 registered establishments.
In the Class 10 National Achievement Survey 2021, students in Manipur averaged 42.0% (52.0% in English, 35.0% in mathematics); secondary enrolment in classes 9 to 12 is 69.4%.
Government-funded short skill courses under PMKVY in Manipur most often train young people as Spice Processing Technician, Craft Baker, Professional Makeup Artist.
The most-taken Industrial Training Institute (ITI) trades by admission are Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (NSQF), Wood Work Technician (NSQF), Welder (NSQF).
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