Pillar: Economic Participation
174 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Alluri Sitharama Raju. 34.5% of jobs overall are self-employment, better than the typical district. The D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods unit works this ground, helping urban youth set up and sustain small enterprises.
79% of registered enterprises are in services while 21% are in manufacturing. Only 1% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 56% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). 67% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Alluri Sitharama Raju, which ranks 14 of 27 in Andhra Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 46.9 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 22%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 7,079 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Alluri Sitharama Raju are in the Alluri Sitharama Raju district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Alluri Sitharama Raju youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.