Pillar: Economic Participation
345 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Lohardaga. 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 59% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 11% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Lohardaga, which ranks 3 of 24 in Jharkhand for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 49.3 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 12.1%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 8,869 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Lohardaga are in the Lohardaga district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Lohardaga youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.