Pillar: Economic Participation
976 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Sagar. 65.6% 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.
80% of registered enterprises are in services while 20% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 55% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). 60% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Sagar, which ranks 27 of 55 in Madhya Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 43.7 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 43.6%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 50,962 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Sagar are in the Sagar district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Sagar youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.