Pillar: Economic Participation
610 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Guna. 76.5% 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.
80% of registered enterprises are in services while 20% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 45% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). 71% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Guna, which ranks 38 of 55 in Madhya Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 42.3 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 21.8%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 38,413 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Guna are in the Guna district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Guna youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.