Y-POWER Score: 57 / 100
Ranked 3 of 31 districts in Karnataka
Dakshina Kannada has ₹14.2 lakh in savings per working-age adult — in the top 10% of districts nationally. 78% of registered enterprises are in services while 22% are in manufacturing. Only 8% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 83% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 11% of ITI trainers are certified.