Pillar: Economic Participation
804 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Godda. 64.5% 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.
74% of registered enterprises are in services while 26% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 58% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Godda, which ranks 17 of 24 in Jharkhand for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 43.9 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 11.7%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 15,173 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Godda are in the Godda district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Godda youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.