Pillar: Economic Participation
555 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Kodagu. 42.8% 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.
82% of registered enterprises are in services while 18% are in manufacturing. Only 7% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 63% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). 56% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Kodagu, which ranks 16 of 31 in Karnataka for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 48.3 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 28.6%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 17,715 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Kodagu are in the Kodagu district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Kodagu youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.