Pillar: Economic Participation
663 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Khandwa. 58.8% 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.
83% of registered enterprises are in services while 17% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 44% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 42% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Khandwa, which ranks 29 of 55 in Madhya Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 43.2 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 30.5%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 28,856 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Khandwa are in the Khandwa district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Khandwa youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.