Pillar: Economic Participation
681 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Bemetara. 57.4% 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.
80% of registered enterprises are in services while 20% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 66% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 28% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Bemetara, which ranks 10 of 33 in Chhattisgarh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 45.9 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 18.3%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 12,830 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Bemetara are in the Bemetara district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Bemetara youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.