Pillar: Economic Participation
34 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in West Delhi. 43.8% 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.
74% of registered enterprises are in services while 26% are in manufacturing. Only 12% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 85% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 11% of ITI trainers are certified.
In West Delhi, which ranks 5 of 11 in Delhi for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 63.1 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 23.8%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 1,13,316 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in West Delhi are in the West Delhi district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the West Delhi youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.