Pillar: Economic Participation
94 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Bijapur. 72.8% of jobs overall are self-employment, behind 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 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 46% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Bijapur, which ranks 32 of 33 in Chhattisgarh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 39.6 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 14.2%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 2,458 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Bijapur are in the Bijapur district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Bijapur youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.