Pillar: Economic Participation
1,574 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Bagalkot. 53.4% of jobs overall are self-employment, close to the typical district. The D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods unit works this ground, helping urban youth set up and sustain small enterprises.
66% of registered enterprises are in services while 34% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 81% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). 50% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Bagalkot, which ranks 27 of 31 in Karnataka for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 44.6 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 34.3%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 39,873 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Bagalkot are in the Bagalkot district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Bagalkot youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.