Pillar: Economic Participation
383 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Koppal. 54.8% of jobs overall are self-employment, close to 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 6% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 64% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 36% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Koppal, which ranks 22 of 31 in Karnataka for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 46.6 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 37.8%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 29,979 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Koppal are in the Koppal district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Koppal youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.