Pillar: Economic Participation
1,007 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Mungeli. 68.9% 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. 62% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 33% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Mungeli, which ranks 25 of 33 in Chhattisgarh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 42.1 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 13.3%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 10,372 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Mungeli are in the Mungeli district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Mungeli youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.