Pillar: Economic Participation
1,161 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Mandya. 59.4% 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.
78% of registered enterprises are in services while 22% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 54% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 42% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Mandya, which ranks 15 of 31 in Karnataka for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 48.5 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 33.3%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 47,304 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Mandya are in the Mandya district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Mandya youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.