Pillar: Economic Participation
1,007 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Mansa. 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.
71% of registered enterprises are in services while 29% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 62% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). 60% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Mansa, which ranks 17 of 23 in Punjab for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 51.1 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 26.3%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 22,683 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Mansa are in the Mansa district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Mansa youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.