Pillar: Economic Participation
561 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Sidhi. 62.1% of jobs overall are self-employment, close to 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 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 55% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 20% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Sidhi, which ranks 19 of 55 in Madhya Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 44.5 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 20.2%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 15,682 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Sidhi are in the Sidhi district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Sidhi youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.