Pillar: Economic Participation
847 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Sangrur. 46.5% 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 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 62% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 18% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Sangrur, which ranks 7 of 23 in Punjab for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 54.2 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 24.8%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 49,071 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Sangrur are in the Sangrur district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Sangrur youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.