Pillar: Economic Participation
218 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Fazilka. 44.8% 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 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 65% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). 52% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Fazilka, which ranks 18 of 23 in Punjab for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 51 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 21.6%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 34,656 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Fazilka are in the Fazilka district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Fazilka youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.