Pillar: Economic Participation
291 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Dholpur. 75.9% 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.
70% of registered enterprises are in services while 30% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 59% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 36% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Dholpur, which ranks 17 of 41 in Rajasthan for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 47.3 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 15.9%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 16,450 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Dholpur are in the Dholpur district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Dholpur youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.