Pillar: Economic Participation
141 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Tarn Taran. 40.8% 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.
73% of registered enterprises are in services while 27% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 56% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 34% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Tarn Taran, which ranks 15 of 23 in Punjab for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 51.3 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 44.9%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 27,957 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Tarn Taran are in the Tarn Taran district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Tarn Taran youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.