Pillar: Economic Participation
264 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Dindori. 59.6% 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.
82% of registered enterprises are in services while 18% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 56% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 44% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Dindori, which ranks 44 of 55 in Madhya Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 41.4 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 12.6%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 8,681 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Dindori are in the Dindori district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Dindori youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.