Pillar: Economic Participation
328 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Pathanamthitta. 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.
78% of registered enterprises are in services while 22% are in manufacturing. Only 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Higher secondary enrollment (classes 9–12) is 127%, likely reflecting students enrolling from neighbouring areas. Only 11% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Pathanamthitta, which ranks 8 of 15 in Kerala for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 55.8 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 27.4%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 28,176 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Pathanamthitta are in the Pathanamthitta district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Pathanamthitta youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.