Pillar: Economic Participation
2,734 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Guntur. 34.6% 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.
77% of registered enterprises are in services while 23% are in manufacturing. Only 10% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 73% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). 62% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Guntur, which ranks 3 of 27 in Andhra Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 50.5 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 32.7%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 98,058 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Guntur are in the Guntur district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Guntur youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.