Pillar: Economic Participation
575 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Solan. 50.3% of jobs overall are self-employment, better than the typical district. The D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods unit works this ground, helping urban youth set up and sustain small enterprises.
82% of registered enterprises are in services while 18% are in manufacturing. Only 14% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 96% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 48% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Solan, which ranks 1 of 12 in Himachal Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 67.8 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 22.1%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 35,658 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Solan are in the Solan district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Solan youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.