Pillar: Economic Participation
1,177 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Kangra. 66% 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.
84% of registered enterprises are in services while 16% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 75% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 42% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Kangra, which ranks 8 of 12 in Himachal Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 54.6 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 25.1%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 37,514 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Kangra are in the Kangra district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Kangra youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.