Pillar: Economic Participation
1,157 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Mayurbhanj. 63.9% of jobs overall are self-employment, behind 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. 62% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Mayurbhanj, which ranks 24 of 30 in Odisha for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 42.5 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 51%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 43,258 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Mayurbhanj are in the Mayurbhanj district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Mayurbhanj youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.