Pillar: Economic Participation
93 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Boudh. 59.5% 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.
65% of registered enterprises are in services while 35% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 61% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 25% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Boudh, which ranks 25 of 30 in Odisha for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 41.9 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 13%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 7,941 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Boudh are in the Boudh district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Boudh youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.