Pillar: Economic Participation
832 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Dharwad. 42.4% 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.
78% of registered enterprises are in services while 22% are in manufacturing. Only 6% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 72% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). 75% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Dharwad, which ranks 6 of 31 in Karnataka for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 51.3 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 36%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 73,515 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Dharwad are in the Dharwad district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Dharwad youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.