Pillar: Economic Participation
48 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in North West Delhi. 37.9% 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.
71% of registered enterprises are in services while 29% are in manufacturing. Only 16% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 85% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 7% of ITI trainers are certified.
In North West Delhi, which ranks 6 of 11 in Delhi for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 62.1 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 18.5%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 1,42,139 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in North West Delhi are in the North West Delhi district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the North West Delhi youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.