Pillar: Economic Participation
1,014 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Kurnool. 48% 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.
80% of registered enterprises are in services while 20% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 60% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). 50% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Kurnool, which ranks 22 of 27 in Andhra Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 45 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 29.1%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 92,110 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Kurnool are in the Kurnool district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Kurnool youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.