Pillar: Economic Participation
444 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Shajapur. 72.3% 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.
79% of registered enterprises are in services while 21% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 51% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 36% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Shajapur, which ranks 21 of 55 in Madhya Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 44.1 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 22.8%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 34,556 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Shajapur are in the Shajapur district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Shajapur youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.