Pillar: Economic Participation
788 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Narmadapuram. 57.6% 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.
81% of registered enterprises are in services while 19% are in manufacturing. Only 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 50% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). 62% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Narmadapuram, which ranks 17 of 55 in Madhya Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 44.9 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 29.4%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 30,637 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Narmadapuram are in the Narmadapuram district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Narmadapuram youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.