Pillar: Economic Participation
748 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Chitradurga. 64.2% 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.
81% of registered enterprises are in services while 19% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 60% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 46% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Chitradurga, which ranks 29 of 31 in Karnataka for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 44 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 33.8%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 40,178 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Chitradurga are in the Chitradurga district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Chitradurga youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.