Pillar: Economic Participation
134 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Deogarh. 55.7% 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 1% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 59% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Deogarh, which ranks 26 of 30 in Odisha for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 41.4 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 44.3%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 6,918 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Deogarh are in the Deogarh district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Deogarh youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.