Pillar: Economic Participation
531 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Dhule. 63.3% 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 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 70% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 14% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Dhule, which ranks 33 of 36 in Maharashtra for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 41.2 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 34.9%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 56,917 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Dhule are in the Dhule district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Dhule youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.