Pillar: Economic Participation
174 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Alluri Sitharama Raju. 30.4% 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. 70% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Alluri Sitharama Raju, which ranks 14 of 27 in Andhra Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 47.1 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 22%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 7,079 registered service enterprises.
What the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods is required to do, who runs it and how to find one are in the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods reference. For Alluri Sitharama Raju specifically, see the Alluri Sitharama Raju district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). The Alluri Sitharama Raju youth opportunity scorecard carries the full district picture.