Pillar: Economic Participation
2,409 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in East Godavari. 43.2% 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.
76% of registered enterprises are in services while 24% are in manufacturing. Only 8% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 69% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). 67% of ITI trainers are certified.
In East Godavari, which ranks 9 of 27 in Andhra Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 48 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 25.5%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 84,470 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in East Godavari are in the East Godavari district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the East Godavari youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.