Pillar: Economic Participation
1,275 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Tumakuru. 49.3% 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.
74% of registered enterprises are in services while 26% are in manufacturing. Only 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 60% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). 52% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Tumakuru, which ranks 8 of 31 in Karnataka for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 51.1 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 46.2%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 74,529 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Tumakuru are in the Tumakuru district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Tumakuru youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.