Pillar: Economic Participation
380 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Kurukshetra. 35.2% 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.
79% of registered enterprises are in services while 21% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 67% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 24% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Kurukshetra, which ranks 16 of 22 in Haryana for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 52.3 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 33.6%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 53,063 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Kurukshetra are in the Kurukshetra district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Kurukshetra youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.