Pillar: Economic Participation
1,527 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Ernakulam. 23.2% 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.
75% of registered enterprises are in services while 25% are in manufacturing. Only 12% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 70% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 36% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Ernakulam, which ranks 1 of 15 in Kerala for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 66.5 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 28.7%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 1,11,829 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Ernakulam are in the Ernakulam district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Ernakulam youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.