Pillar: Economic Participation
195 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Narayanpur. 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.
87% of registered enterprises are in services while 13% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 53% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Narayanpur, which ranks 15 of 33 in Chhattisgarh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 44.3 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 19.7%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 2,122 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Narayanpur are in the Narayanpur district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Narayanpur youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.