Pillar: Economic Participation
403 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Gadag. 46.2% 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.
80% of registered enterprises are in services while 20% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 64% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 41% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Gadag, which ranks 21 of 31 in Karnataka for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 47 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 37.1%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 27,511 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Gadag are in the Gadag district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Gadag youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.