Pillar: Economic Participation
609 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Wayanad. 30.7% 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.
75% of registered enterprises are in services while 25% are in manufacturing. Only 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Higher secondary enrollment (classes 9–12) is 176%, likely reflecting students enrolling from neighbouring areas. Only 20% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Wayanad, which ranks 15 of 15 in Kerala for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 52.3 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 18.3%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 22,254 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Wayanad are in the Wayanad district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Wayanad youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.