Pillar: Economic Participation
758 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Satara. 60.1% 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.
77% of registered enterprises are in services while 23% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 63% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 12% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Satara, which ranks 11 of 36 in Maharashtra for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 49.6 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 31.4%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 1,42,645 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Satara are in the Satara district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Satara youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.