Pillar: Economic Participation
276 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Kondagaon. 80.5% 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.
83% of registered enterprises are in services while 17% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 56% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 32% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Kondagaon, which ranks 26 of 33 in Chhattisgarh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 42.1 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 17.2%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 9,225 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Kondagaon are in the Kondagaon district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Kondagaon youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.