Pillar: Economic Participation
172 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Baran. 66.8% 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.
75% of registered enterprises are in services while 25% are in manufacturing. Only 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 54% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 45% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Baran, which ranks 40 of 41 in Rajasthan for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 43 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 19.6%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 25,408 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Baran are in the Baran district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Baran youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.