Pillar: Economic Participation
1,741 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Prakasam. 39.3% 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 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 61% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). 65% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Prakasam, which ranks 19 of 27 in Andhra Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 46 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 27.7%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 68,611 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Prakasam are in the Prakasam district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Prakasam youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.