Pillar: Economic Participation
2,567 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Sri Sathya Sai. 53.1% of jobs overall are self-employment, close to the typical district. The D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods unit works this ground, helping urban youth set up and sustain small enterprises.
62% of registered enterprises are in services while 38% are in manufacturing. Only 1% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 49% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 25% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Sri Sathya Sai, which ranks 26 of 27 in Andhra Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 43.6 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 31.2%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 35,338 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Sri Sathya Sai are in the Sri Sathya Sai district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Sri Sathya Sai youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.