Pillar: Economic Participation
480 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Dharashiv. 54% 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.
78% of registered enterprises are in services while 22% 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 21% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Dharashiv, which ranks 22 of 36 in Maharashtra for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 44.8 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 22.5%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 67,656 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Dharashiv are in the Dharashiv district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Dharashiv youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.