Pillar: Economic Participation
443 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Nayagarh. 58.1% of jobs overall are self-employment, close to the typical district. The D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods unit works this ground, helping urban youth set up and sustain small enterprises.
72% of registered enterprises are in services while 28% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 64% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Nayagarh, which ranks 9 of 30 in Odisha for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 45.6 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 23%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 26,043 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Nayagarh are in the Nayagarh district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Nayagarh youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.