Pillar: Economic Participation
849 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Bhilwara. 62.8% of jobs overall are self-employment, close to the typical district. The D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods unit works this ground, helping urban youth set up and sustain small enterprises.
69% of registered enterprises are in services while 31% are in manufacturing. Only 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 57% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 30% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Bhilwara, which ranks 20 of 41 in Rajasthan for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 46.9 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 28.1%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 95,350 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Bhilwara are in the Bhilwara district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Bhilwara youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.