Pillar: Economic Participation
708 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Rajgarh. 74.8% 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 52% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 22% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Rajgarh, which ranks 53 of 55 in Madhya Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 40.2 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 28.2%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 52,771 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Rajgarh are in the Rajgarh district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Rajgarh youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.