Pillar: Economic Participation
745 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Alirajpur. 66.8% of jobs overall are self-employment, behind the typical district. The D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods unit works this ground, helping urban youth set up and sustain small enterprises.
82% of registered enterprises are in services while 18% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 34% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). 50% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Alirajpur, which ranks 43 of 55 in Madhya Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 41.4 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 21.7%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 8,498 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Alirajpur are in the Alirajpur district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Alirajpur youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.