Pillar: Economic Participation
41 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Sukma. 62.1% 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. Only 35% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). 60% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Sukma, which ranks 28 of 33 in Chhattisgarh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 41.2 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 15.8%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 2,105 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Sukma are in the Sukma district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Sukma youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.