Pillar: Economic Participation
853 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Jind. 57.2% 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 56% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 39% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Jind, which ranks 12 of 22 in Haryana for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 53.1 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 21.5%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 42,574 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Jind are in the Jind district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Jind youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.