Pillar: Economic Participation
549 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Faridabad. 28.7% 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.
72% of registered enterprises are in services while 28% are in manufacturing. Only 13% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 69% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 29% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Faridabad, which ranks 7 of 22 in Haryana for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 58.2 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 16.5%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 1,06,831 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Faridabad are in the Faridabad district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Faridabad youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.