Pillar: Economic Participation
590 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Yavatmal. 41.8% 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.
77% of registered enterprises are in services while 23% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 60% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 23% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Yavatmal, which ranks 30 of 36 in Maharashtra for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 42.5 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 30.7%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 72,040 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Yavatmal are in the Yavatmal district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Yavatmal youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.