Pillar: Economic Participation
621 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Palamu. 70.1% 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.
82% of registered enterprises are in services while 18% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 67% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 20% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Palamu, which ranks 19 of 24 in Jharkhand for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 43.5 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 31.7%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 24,829 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Palamu are in the Palamu district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Palamu youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.