Pillar: Economic Participation
373 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Parbhani. 66.4% of jobs overall are self-employment, behind 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. 68% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 22% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Parbhani, which ranks 26 of 36 in Maharashtra for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 44.5 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 22.8%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 58,128 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Parbhani are in the Parbhani district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Parbhani youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.