Pillar: Economic Participation
263 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Niwari. 82.3% 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.
77% of registered enterprises are in services while 23% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 44% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Niwari, which ranks 48 of 55 in Madhya Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 41.2 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 20.4%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 4,243 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Niwari are in the Niwari district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Niwari youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.