Pillar: Economic Participation
9 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in South West Delhi. 24.7% 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.
80% of registered enterprises are in services while 20% are in manufacturing. Only 13% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 85% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 12% of ITI trainers are certified.
In South West Delhi, which ranks 1 of 11 in Delhi for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 67.2 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 16.7%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 91,323 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in South West Delhi are in the South West Delhi district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the South West Delhi youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.