Pillar: Economic Participation
593 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Raichur. 68.6% of jobs overall are self-employment, behind the typical district. The D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods unit works this ground, helping urban youth set up and sustain small enterprises.
85% of registered enterprises are in services while 15% are in manufacturing. Only 8% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 58% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). 51% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Raichur, which ranks 30 of 31 in Karnataka for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 42.9 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 48.1%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 41,276 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Raichur are in the Raichur district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Raichur youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.