Pillar: Economic Participation
135 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Khunti. 67.6% 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 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 49% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Khunti, which ranks 11 of 24 in Jharkhand for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 45.5 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 17%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 6,281 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Khunti are in the Khunti district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Khunti youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.