Pillar: Economic Participation
367 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in West Singhbhum. 71% 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.
86% of registered enterprises are in services while 14% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 50% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In West Singhbhum, which ranks 22 of 24 in Jharkhand for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 42.6 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 27%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 20,050 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in West Singhbhum are in the West Singhbhum district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the West Singhbhum youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.