Pillar: Economic Participation
561 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Seoni. 66.7% 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.
83% of registered enterprises are in services while 17% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 47% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). 53% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Seoni, which ranks 9 of 55 in Madhya Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 46.3 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 15.6%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 26,372 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Seoni are in the Seoni district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Seoni youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.