Pillar: Economic Participation
1,035 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Balangir. 60.8% 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.
73% of registered enterprises are in services while 27% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 65% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Balangir, which ranks 13 of 30 in Odisha for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 44.2 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 26.9%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 32,588 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Balangir are in the Balangir district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Balangir youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.