Pillar: Economic Participation
559 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Sonepur. 61.1% 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.
57% of registered enterprises are in services while 43% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 59% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 8% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Sonepur, which ranks 20 of 30 in Odisha for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 43.3 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 29.4%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 13,133 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Sonepur are in the Sonepur district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Sonepur youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.