Pillar: Economic Participation
7,972 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Kolhapur. 56.2% 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.
64% of registered enterprises are in services while 36% are in manufacturing. Only 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 82% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Kolhapur, which ranks 10 of 36 in Maharashtra for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 50.4 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 40%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 1,83,625 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Kolhapur are in the Kolhapur district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Kolhapur youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.