Pillar: Economic Participation
155 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Gadchiroli. 42.2% of jobs overall are self-employment, better than 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 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 64% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Gadchiroli, which ranks 35 of 36 in Maharashtra for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 40.1 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 20.6%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 21,835 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Gadchiroli are in the Gadchiroli district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Gadchiroli youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.