Pillar: Economic Participation
995 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Sirsa. 65.4% of jobs overall are self-employment, behind 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 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 55% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 32% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Sirsa, which ranks 20 of 22 in Haryana for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 51 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 10.8%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 47,093 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Sirsa are in the Sirsa district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Sirsa youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.