Pillar: Economic Participation
143 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Bilaspur. 56.9% 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.
85% of registered enterprises are in services while 15% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 79% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). 52% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Bilaspur, which ranks 4 of 12 in Himachal Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 56.6 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 18.3%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 11,611 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Bilaspur are in the Bilaspur district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Bilaspur youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.