Pillar: Economic Participation
1,587 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Ballari. 47.2% of jobs overall are self-employment, better than the typical district. The D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods unit works this ground, helping urban youth set up and sustain small enterprises.
84% of registered enterprises are in services while 16% are in manufacturing. Only 9% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 64% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 48% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Ballari, which ranks 20 of 31 in Karnataka for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 47 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 36.5%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 50,229 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Ballari are in the Ballari district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Ballari youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.