Pillar: Economic Participation
1,235 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Thrissur. 31.9% 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.
72% of registered enterprises are in services while 28% are in manufacturing. Only 7% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 65% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 33% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Thrissur, which ranks 9 of 15 in Kerala for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 55.7 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 25.9%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 75,833 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Thrissur are in the Thrissur district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Thrissur youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.