Pillar: Economic Participation
348 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Jashpur. 57.6% 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.
82% of registered enterprises are in services while 18% are in manufacturing. Only 3% 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 Jashpur, which ranks 27 of 33 in Chhattisgarh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 41.7 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 9.1%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 11,696 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Jashpur are in the Jashpur district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Jashpur youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.