Pillar: Economic Participation
305 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Leh. 62.4% of jobs overall are self-employment, close to 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. Only 55% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 15% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Leh, which ranks 1 of 2 in Ladakh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 59.2 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 20.8%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 7,181 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Leh are in the Leh district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Leh youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.