Pillar: Economic Participation
756 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Kolar. 50.6% 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 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 51% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). 70% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Kolar, which ranks 7 of 31 in Karnataka for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 51.3 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 29.5%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 43,208 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Kolar are in the Kolar district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Kolar youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.