Pillar: Economic Participation
782 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Mahendragarh. 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.
80% of registered enterprises are in services while 20% are in manufacturing. Only 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 65% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 41% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Mahendragarh, which ranks 11 of 22 in Haryana for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 53.5 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 21.6%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 25,371 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Mahendragarh are in the Mahendragarh district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Mahendragarh youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.