Pillar: Economic Participation
166 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in North Delhi. 36.1% 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.
67% of registered enterprises are in services while 33% are in manufacturing. Only 21% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 85% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In North Delhi, which ranks 11 of 11 in Delhi for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 58.7 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 12.5%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 48,762 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in North Delhi are in the North Delhi district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the North Delhi youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.