Pillar: Economic Participation
1,049 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Alappuzha. 35% 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. 69% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 38% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Alappuzha, which ranks 4 of 15 in Kerala for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 57.5 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 27.2%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 46,822 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Alappuzha are in the Alappuzha district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Alappuzha youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.