Pillar: Economic Participation
849 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Kollam. 42.7% 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.
73% of registered enterprises are in services while 27% are in manufacturing. Only 6% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 82% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 31% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Kollam, which ranks 6 of 15 in Kerala for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 56.7 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 34.8%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 54,641 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Kollam are in the Kollam district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Kollam youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.