Pillar: Economic Participation
1,274 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Patiala. 44.7% 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.
75% of registered enterprises are in services while 25% 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). Only 29% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Patiala, which ranks 9 of 23 in Punjab for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 53.5 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 34.2%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 93,224 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Patiala are in the Patiala district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Patiala youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.