Pillar: Economic Participation
1,081 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Davangere. 54.4% 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.
78% of registered enterprises are in services while 22% are in manufacturing. Only 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 65% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 48% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Davangere, which ranks 18 of 31 in Karnataka for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 48.1 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 39.9%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 52,847 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Davangere are in the Davangere district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Davangere youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.