Pillar: Economic Participation
231 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Sambalpur. 57.6% 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.
80% of registered enterprises are in services while 20% are in manufacturing. Only 6% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 63% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 13% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Sambalpur, which ranks 5 of 30 in Odisha for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 47.7 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 34.5%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 28,609 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Sambalpur are in the Sambalpur district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Sambalpur youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.