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. 80% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Parbhani, which ranks 26 of 36 in Maharashtra for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 44.4 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.
What the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods is required to do, who runs it and how to find one are in the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods reference. For Parbhani specifically, see the Parbhani district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). The Parbhani youth opportunity scorecard carries the full district picture.