Pillar: Economic Participation
488 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Kalaburagi. 38.4% 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.
84% of registered enterprises are in services while 16% are in manufacturing. Only 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 59% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). 69% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Kalaburagi, which ranks 25 of 31 in Karnataka for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 45.2 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 28.4%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 55,138 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Kalaburagi are in the Kalaburagi district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Kalaburagi youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.