Pillar: Economic Participation
788 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Fatehabad. 53.7% of jobs overall are self-employment, close to 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 6% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 59% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 34% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Fatehabad, which ranks 9 of 22 in Haryana for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 54 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 12.8%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 34,425 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Fatehabad are in the Fatehabad district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Fatehabad youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.