Pillar: Economic Participation
810 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Dhenkanal. 40.9% 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.
76% of registered enterprises are in services while 24% 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 28% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Dhenkanal, which ranks 22 of 30 in Odisha for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 42.7 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 9.3%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 29,573 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Dhenkanal are in the Dhenkanal district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Dhenkanal youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.