Pillar: Economic Participation
453 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Idukki. 32.2% 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.
76% of registered enterprises are in services while 24% are in manufacturing. Only 6% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Higher secondary enrollment (classes 9–12) is 147%, likely reflecting students enrolling from neighbouring areas. Only 17% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Idukki, which ranks 10 of 15 in Kerala for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 54.6 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 23.2%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 28,809 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Idukki are in the Idukki district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Idukki youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.