A Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendra offering free 300 to 600 hour PMKVY courses in roles like electrician or tailor.
Davangere trains 113.9 youth per lakh under short-term skilling programmes, behind the typical district. Of those trained, 81.2% go on to get certified, behind the typical district. The Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendra is a dedicated centre for this short-course, certification-linked training.
78% of registered enterprises are in services while 22% are in manufacturing. Only 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 78% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Davangere, which ranks 15 of 31 in Karnataka for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 48 out of 100. It trails the national picture on apprentices per lakh youth at 26.1.