Pillar: Economic Participation
731 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Jajpur. 51.2% 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 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 65% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 44% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Jajpur, which ranks 15 of 30 in Odisha for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 44 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 12.7%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 44,798 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Jajpur are in the Jajpur district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Jajpur youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.