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. Only 56% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 25% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Gadchiroli, which ranks 34 of 36 in Maharashtra for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 41.1 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.