Pillar: Economic Participation
796 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Sangli. 55.3% 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.
76% of registered enterprises are in services while 24% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 68% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 9% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Sangli, which ranks 13 of 36 in Maharashtra for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 47.9 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 30.9%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 1,33,635 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Sangli are in the Sangli district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Sangli youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.