Pillar: Economic Participation
841 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Morena. 77.2% 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.
76% of registered enterprises are in services while 24% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 40% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). 50% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Morena, which ranks 39 of 55 in Madhya Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 41.8 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 30.6%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 33,297 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Morena are in the Morena district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Morena youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.