Pillar: Economic Participation
217 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Gurgaon. 30% 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.
82% of registered enterprises are in services while 18% are in manufacturing. Only 16% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 94% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 27% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Gurgaon, which ranks 1 of 22 in Haryana for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 66.3 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 18.8%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 1,48,885 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Gurgaon are in the Gurgaon district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Gurgaon youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.