Pillar: Economic Participation
6 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in South East Delhi. 30.2% 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.
76% of registered enterprises are in services while 24% are in manufacturing. Only 11% 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 South East Delhi, which ranks 2 of 11 in Delhi for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 66.3 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 16.3%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 35,303 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in South East Delhi are in the South East Delhi district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the South East Delhi youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.