Pillar: Economic Participation
68% of jobs overall are self-employment, behind the typical district. The D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods unit works this ground, helping urban youth set up and sustain small enterprises.
66% of registered enterprises are in services while 34% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 57% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Balotra, which ranks 22 of 41 in Rajasthan for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 46.5 out of 100. The district has 6,724 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Balotra are in the Balotra district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Balotra youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.