Pillar: Economic Participation
164 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Latehar. 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.
80% of registered enterprises are in services while 20% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 55% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Latehar, which ranks 13 of 24 in Jharkhand for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 45.1 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 25.2%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 9,341 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Latehar are in the Latehar district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Latehar youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.