Pillar: Economic Participation
2,104 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Khordha. 49% 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.
79% of registered enterprises are in services while 21% are in manufacturing. Only 8% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 84% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 9% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Khordha, which ranks 1 of 30 in Odisha for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 58.9 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 18.8%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 1,23,181 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Khordha are in the Khordha district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Khordha youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.