Pillar: Economic Participation
171 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Jamtara. 62.8% 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.
77% of registered enterprises are in services while 23% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 52% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 13% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Jamtara, which ranks 23 of 24 in Jharkhand for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 42.1 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 23.3%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 8,790 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Jamtara are in the Jamtara district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Jamtara youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.