Pillar: Economic Participation
243 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Vijayanagara. 47.2% 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.
84% of registered enterprises are in services while 16% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 68% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Vijayanagara, which ranks 24 of 31 in Karnataka for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 45.2 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 37.2%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 21,853 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Vijayanagara are in the Vijayanagara district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Vijayanagara youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.