Pillar: Economic Participation
991 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Uttara Kannada. 39.3% 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.
78% of registered enterprises are in services while 22% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 63% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). 51% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Uttara Kannada, which ranks 10 of 31 in Karnataka for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 50.9 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 34.3%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 43,143 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Uttara Kannada are in the Uttara Kannada district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Uttara Kannada youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.