Pillar: Economic Participation
303 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Singrauli. 59.7% 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.
86% of registered enterprises are in services while 14% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 49% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). 82% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Singrauli, which ranks 12 of 55 in Madhya Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 45.3 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 6.7%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 21,363 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Singrauli are in the Singrauli district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Singrauli youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.