Pillar: Economic Participation
25 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in New Delhi. 37.6% of jobs overall are self-employment, better than the typical district. The D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods unit works this ground, helping urban youth set up and sustain small enterprises.
75% of registered enterprises are in services while 25% are in manufacturing. Only 19% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 85% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In New Delhi, which ranks 7 of 11 in Delhi for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 61.9 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 18.8%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 57,597 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in New Delhi are in the New Delhi district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the New Delhi youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.