Pillar: Economic Participation
381 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Moga. 48% 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.
73% of registered enterprises are in services while 27% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 61% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 12% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Moga, which ranks 21 of 23 in Punjab for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 50.6 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 36.1%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 42,448 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Moga are in the Moga district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Moga youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.