Pillar: Economic Participation
2,142 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Shivamogga. 48.2% 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.
77% of registered enterprises are in services while 23% are in manufacturing. Only 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 62% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 41% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Shivamogga, which ranks 14 of 31 in Karnataka for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 49.3 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 24.8%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 55,259 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Shivamogga are in the Shivamogga district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Shivamogga youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.