Pillar: Economic Participation
1,143 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Mysuru. 46.6% 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.
73% of registered enterprises are in services while 27% are in manufacturing. Only 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 68% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). 70% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Mysuru, which ranks 13 of 31 in Karnataka for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 49.3 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 26%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 1,07,817 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Mysuru are in the Mysuru district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Mysuru youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.