Pillar: Economic Participation
617 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Chamba. 62.4% 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 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 72% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 42% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Chamba, which ranks 9 of 12 in Himachal Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 54.3 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 28.1%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 10,589 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Chamba are in the Chamba district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Chamba youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.