Pillar: Economic Participation
286 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Koraput. 48.2% 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.
79% of registered enterprises are in services while 21% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 63% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 33% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Koraput, which ranks 14 of 30 in Odisha for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 44.1 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 19.5%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 27,319 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Koraput are in the Koraput district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Koraput youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.