Pillar: Economic Participation
515 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Latur. 49.1% 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.
76% of registered enterprises are in services while 24% 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 16% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Latur, which ranks 23 of 36 in Maharashtra for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 44.6 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 34.7%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 93,951 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Latur are in the Latur district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Latur youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.